Diagnostic Implications
For routine diagnostic cytology to aid in the identification and classification of exfoliative cells.
Other Notes
Eosin Y (certified), 0.25% w/v,fast green FCF (certified), 0.004% w/v, and phosphotungstic acid, 0.4% w/v, in denatured alcohol with stabilizer
Principle
Papanicolaou stain imparts a characteristic range of coloration to exfoliative cells of vaginal, cervical, prostatic and other body secretions, allowing critical examination of nuclei and cytoplasmic components.