DESCRIPTION: A Diagnostic Stain/Reagent contained in physiol ogy saline. INDICATIONS: Used for reticulocyte counts, determining blood parasites and evaluating vaginal smears. New methylene blu e can be used in wet mount preparation or in the more conven tional air dried mount. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: A.) For Reticulocyte counts/Heartworm Screen. 1.) Two drops of blood and an equal amount of stain a re left mixed for 15 or 20 minutes in a small tes t tube. 2.) A slide is then prepared from the mixture in the usual manner. 3.) The reticulum will stain intensely blue and the e rythrocytes are seen as ghost lines. 4.) The reticulocyte count is expressed in percentage after counting 500 RBCS. B.) For dry unfixed blood or cytology. 1.) One drip of stain is applied evenly over the drie d film. 2.) The slide is immediately ready to read. 3.) Also since the stain is contained in physiology s aline, the film is not permanent and will only la st a few hours. C.) Gently shake before use. D.)_For Storage: 1.) Keep covered. 2.) Store at room temperature.

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