Exercise 5: simple staining Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of performing a simple stain on cells or tissues?
A
to see them more readily with a light microscope
2
Q
What type of dye do you use with simple staining?
A
basic dyes (positively charged)
3
Q
What do you usually do before using the simple stain?
A
heat-fix the smear
