Diagnostic Implications
For routine diagnostic cytology to aid in the identification and classification of exfoliative cells.
Other Notes
Eosin Y (certified), 0.23%,Bismarck brown (certified), 0.05%, fast green FCF (certified), 0.08%, phosphotungstic acid, 0.2%, in denatured alcohol
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.