The detection of Heinz bodies is helpful in recognizing hemolytic anemia due to certain drugs and in detecting red cells of the primaquine-sensitive type. Heinz bodies are best stained supravitally.
CONTENTS: Methyl Violet, Saline (NaCl)
This solution is made from certified dyes.
FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: Mix a drop of blood with 8 drops of stain. Coverslip and examine under the oil immersion lens.
RESULTS: Heinz bodies stain deep purple; Howell-Jolly bodies are always round, and Pappenheimer bodies stain darkly, almost black with a bluish tinge. Reticulocytes stain pale blue.
- UPC:
- 12352142
- Availability:
- Lead Time: 3-5 Days
- Type:
- Heinz Body Stain
- Includes:
- Methyl Violet, Saline (NaCl)
- Format:
- Bottle
- Hazmat:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
