Reticulocyte Stain
SIGMA/R4132
Product Type: Chemical
Staining image is the result of Procedure No. R4132.
Reticulocyte Stain is suitable for the detection of reticulocytes. Photo is meant to be representative of packaging you will receive if ordered. Appropriate product information is printed on actual labels and package types are subject to change.
| application(s) | hematology histology |
| form | solution |
| IVD | for in vitro diagnostic use |
| Quality Level | 500  |
| shelf life | Expiry date on the label. |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | microbe id | staining: suitable |
| Application: | Utilizes New Methylene Blue for the identification of reticulocytes in blood films. Reticulocyte Stain has been used in the detection of reticulocytes. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Blood and reticulocyte staining solution (New Methylene Blue) are mixed and incubated briefly at room temperature. Wedge or spun smears are made on microscope slides, air dried and evaluated under oil immersion on a light microscope. A red blood cell scoring positive would be observed containing two or more blue-stained granules. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 41116121 |