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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.Sc.DEGREE EXAMINATION -MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
FOURTH SEMESTER APRIL 2018
ML 4816- HISTOPATHOLOGY AND MODERN DIAGNOSTICS
Date: 23-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
Answer ALL the questions PART A 10 x 2 20 Marks
1. Enumerate four important requirements of histopathology lab.
2. What are vital stains?
3. Define honing.
4. Differentiate progressive staining from regressive staining.
5. Define preservation.
6. Comment on putrefaction.
7. Distinguish between mordant and fixative.
8. Comment on de-waxing.
9. What is hardening?
10. Define blueing.
Answer any FOUR of the following PART B 4 x 10 40 Marks
11. Describe the types of biopsy.
12. Explain the quality control and quality assurance.
13. Write short notes on preventive measures for section cutting.
14. Elaborate the automatic tissue processor.
15. Give a brief account on microphotography.
16. Elaborate types of microtome knife with suitable diagram.
Answer any TWO of the following PART C 2 x 20 40 Marks
17. Give a detailed account on the frozen sections.
18. Describe the types of microtomes and explain the process of sectioning.
19. What is FNAC? Write the preparation of smear and staining technique.
20. Explain in detail the methods of tissue examination.