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PRINCIPLE OF THE TEST.
To lyse red blood cells.
SPECIMEN REQUIRED.
Fresh non-gynecologic cytology specimen,
with a filled-out Tissue Examination Form (SF-515).
REAGENTS, INSTRUMENTATION.
Glacial CytoLyt Solution.
500 ml glass flask.
Cyto-Lyt Solution.
Glacial Acetic Acid.
STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION.
1. Mix together the two solutions in a container.
2. Label and date.
4% ACID ALCOHOL.
4 ml glacial acetic acid.
96 ml distilled water.
1. Mix together the 2 solutions in a clean sterile container.
2. Label and date (use precautionary label).
3. Solution is prepared and given to the clinic when requested.