For Gomory Burtner Technique use which forceps?

• A. Plastic
• B. Stainless Steel
• C. Wooden
• D. Teflon-coated

Answer: (A)

In histochemical staining, the tool material should not interact with the reagents or leave artifacts on the tissue. The Gomori-Burtner technique involves reagents where metallic contact can alter the stain or create background noise. Plastic forceps are chemically inert to these solutions, so they won’t leach ions or scratch the slide, helping maintain a crisp, artifact-free result. They’re also convenient and often disposable, reducing cross-contamination. Stainless steel could corrode or contribute metal residues in some steps, wooden forceps can shed fibers, and Teflon-coated tools are unnecessary for this routine technique. Using plastic forceps keeps the staining cleaner and more reproducible.