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Record 1 1987-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacology
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

A mixture of eosin and methylene blue in absolute methanol. It is a variant of the Romanowsky stain and is the most commonly used stain for blood films and bone marrow aspirates. It is also used for staining certain microorganisms, such as malarial parasites.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacologie
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
CONT

Réactifs nécessaires à la coloration de Wright : Colorant de Wright (éosine - bleu de méthyline) Merck; Tampon à pH 7,2 (Titrisol Merck : no. 9879).

Spanish

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