Description
Brilliant cresyl blue powder is a synthetic dye compound used primarily in biological staining applications. It is commonly used as a stain for blood cells, particularly in hematology. Brilliant cresyl blue selectively stains reticulocytes (immature red blood cells), making it useful in the diagnosis of various blood disorders. Additionally, it can be utilized in other histological and cytological staining procedures. As a powder, it is typically dissolved in a suitable solvent before application.