EMS26162
Fixation
None
Procedure
- To a few drops of heparinised or EDTA-treated blood, add an equal amount of Rhodinile Blue Stain. Swirl gently and let stand 2 minutes.
- Prepare thin smears and air dry.
- Smears can be examined as usual or can be mounted with a synthetic resin.
Stain Results
Deep Purple | Heinz Bodies |
Yellow-Orange to Blue-Green | Erythrocytes |
Blue | Reticulocytes |
References
Simpson, C.F., Carlisle, J.W., and Mallard, L.: Stain Techn., 45:221(1970)
Clark, G.: Staining Procedures, Williams and Wilkins Company, Baltimore , 3 rd Ed., C. 1973, p. 131.
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