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Metachromatoic Stain for Mast cells

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CRESYL FAST VIOLET

METHOD

1. Sections to water.

2. Stain in 0.5% C.F.V. in glycerol for 30 minutes.

3. Wash in water.

4. Dehydrate rapidly, clear . Mount sections in DPX

RESULTS

Mast cells purple/dark blue

Nuclei blue

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