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DIAGNOSTIC METHODS: Permanent Stains

Why is absolute ethanol (100%) recommended as the best approach?

Although many laboratories use the commercially available 95/5% denatured alcohol mix, the dehydration of stained fecal smears will not be as good as that obtained with 100% ethanol.
 
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