Bouin's fluid is composed of formaldehyde, acetic acid, and which other chemical?
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Correct answer: Saturated picric acid
Bouin's fluid contains picric acid, which acts as a coagulant fixative. This combination is excellent for preserving delicate structures in G.I. biopsies and testicular biopsies.
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