Which factor is critical for optimal Congo red staining?

A brain biopsy is suspected of having demyelination associated with multiple sclerosis. Which stain should be ordered?

Harris or Mayer hematoxylin are most frequently used as a progressive H&E stain. True or False?

Which statement best explains why carbohydrates require special stains rather than H&E for visualization in tissue sections?

A technologist evaluates a PAS stain in which the control tissue fails to demonstrate expected positivity.  What is the most appropriate action?

Which stain would be most appropriate to evaluate fragmentation of elastic fibers in a suspected aortic aneurysm?

Amyloid is best described as:

A peripheral nerve biopsy requires visualization of axonal processes. Which stain is most appropriate?

Giemsa stain is commonly used to evaluate:

Select the answer that best explains why section thickness is critical for optimal Congo red staining of amyloid.