Reticulocytes are stained by: (A) Methylviolet, (B) Brilliant cresyl blue, (C) Sudan black, (D) Indigo carmine
Answer is B. Ref Robbins 9/e p635 Reticulocytes are stained in living state in-vitro so staining with dyes like brilliant cresyl blue and new methylene blue is preferred road supra vital staining Brilliant cresyl blue is a supravital stain used for counting reticulocytes. It is classified as an oxazine dye