A reticulin stain would be used to highlight reticular fibers in tissues, particularly in histology studies of organs like the liver or bone marrow. It is commonly used to demonstrate the presence of these fine, delicate fibers that form a supportive network in certain tissues.
The stain would stain the cells rather than the background
By definition, a supravital stain is used to demonstrate the in vivo vital processes of cells that have been removed from the body. Supravital stains (New Methylene Blue N; Brilliant Cresyl Blue) are used in particular to stain reticulocytes for a manual retic count. Reticulocytes are immature RBC's released early from the bone marrow in response to anemia. Using Brilliant Cresyl Blue, the reticulocytes will show a "reticular" (mesh-like) network of residual rRNA that has not yet been extruded from the cell. Any RBC can be seen on a supravital stain, supravital stains are used to identify Heinz bodies in cases of G6PD deficiency anemia
which stain is used to colour chromosomes
Iodine stain is commonly used to detect amyloplasts due to their ability to stain starch granules purple-black.
methelyn blue
Lavender (EDTA) tube is commonly used for reticulocyte count.
The stain would stain the cells rather than the background
The counter or secondary stain used in the Gram stain procedure is safranin.
Depends if heat is used
Yes, white blood cells (WBCs) can be stained with supravital stains, which are typically used to visualize reticulocytes (immature red blood cells). Supravital staining helps to highlight cellular features and activity in living cells without killing them. This technique can provide valuable information about the morphology and functionality of WBCs in various clinical contexts.
By definition, a supravital stain is used to demonstrate the in vivo vital processes of cells that have been removed from the body. Supravital stains (New Methylene Blue N; Brilliant Cresyl Blue) are used in particular to stain reticulocytes for a manual retic count. Reticulocytes are immature RBC's released early from the bone marrow in response to anemia. Using Brilliant Cresyl Blue, the reticulocytes will show a "reticular" (mesh-like) network of residual rRNA that has not yet been extruded from the cell. Any RBC can be seen on a supravital stain, supravital stains are used to identify Heinz bodies in cases of G6PD deficiency anemia
The counter or secondary stain used in the acid-fast stain technique is methylene blue.
which stain is used to colour chromosomes
Iodine stain is commonly used to detect amyloplasts due to their ability to stain starch granules purple-black.
methelyn blue
it is used for reading
The Gram stain