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Table II
Macroscopic and microscopic parameters of Indian Ink and nail enamel on mucosal and skin margins.
| Parameters | Ink used | Mucosa samples | Skin samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of application | Nail Enamel | Easy | Easy |
| India Ink | Easy | Easy | |
| Drying time | Nail Enamel | 7–10 minutes | 7–10 minutes |
| India Ink | 17–20 minutes | 17–20 minutes | |
| Contamination of processing fluid | Nail Enamel | 100% | 100% |
| India Ink | 0% | 0% | |
| Visibility on paraffin blocks | Nail Enamel | 90% | 100% |
| India Ink | 60% | 100% | |
| Visibility on naked eye examination of slides | Nail Enamel | 0% | 10% |
| India Ink | 40% | 40% | |
| Visibility on microscopy | Nail Enamel | 100% | 100% |
| India Ink | 100% | 100% | |
| Penetration in to tissues | Nail Enamel | 60% | 0% |
| India Ink | 20% | 0% | |
| Interference with cell morphology | Nail Enamel | 20% | 0% |
| India Ink | 0% | 0% |
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