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10-34 ADVIA Autoslide Slide Maker Stainer
Cell Type Cell Component Color
Cytoplasm Bluish-pink
Granules Reddish-orange, large and spherical
in shape
Basophils Nuclei Purplish-blue, can have reddish tone
Cytoplasm Faint pink
Granules Distinct deep purplish-blue to
purplish-black
Platelets Cytoplasm Distinct light blue
Granules Small blue to violet-blue, tend to
aggregate in center
Red Blood Cells Biconcave disks Reddish to reddish-pink in color,
intensity of stain is less in central area
where cell is thinnest.
Howell-Jolly bodies Dark purple
Dohle bodies Cytoplasm Pale Blue to pale blue-gray
Promyelocyte Granules Dark blue to reddish blue
Auer Rods Cytoplasm Purplish-red
Causes of RBC Artifacts
•
Post-stain rinsing too short
•
Reagents expired
•
Stain open for extended period
•
Dirty stainer
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Room temperature too high
•
Humidity too high
•
Slide not dry before examination
Reagents and Supplies
For
in vitro
diagnostic use.
Reagents are ready to use and require no preparation.
REF Contents Symbols Amount
08096536
00097185
(Japan)
Wright Giemsa
Stain
4 x 3.8 L (1 gallon)