
Brilliant cresyl blue is a supravital stain used for counting reticulocytes.[2] It is classified as an oxazine dye. N95 dust masks, eye shields, and gloves must all be worn when handling the chemical.[3]
References
- ^ "Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD 860867". Sigma-Aldrich.
- ^ Clark, G., ed. (1981). Staining Procedures (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD. p. 176.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD B5388". Sigma-Aldrich.