Match the Errors in Staining with the Appropriate Description

Multiple Choice

Match the errors in staining with the appropriate description.
-large amounts of precipitated stain

A) if the pH of the staining system is too alkaline, the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will be overstained, giving an overall blue effect, with very dark blue to black nuclear chromatin and bluish RBCs
B) parts of the cell taking up acidic dye will be overstained and will appear too red, while the parts of the cells taking up basic dye will appear pale
C) an excessively blue appearance on gross examination
D) improper washing (not washing enough to remove the metallic scum)