Staining Jars: Types, Uses, and Handling in the Medical Laboratory

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Staining Jars

Staining Jars: Types, Uses, and Handling in the Medical Laboratory

Staining Jars:

Staining jars are essential tools in a hematology lab, where they are used to stain blood smears for microscopic examination.

  •  Jars or Containers:
    These are usually made of glass or plastic and are designed to hold the staining solutions.
  • Lids or Covers:
    To prevent evaporation of the staining solutions and to avoid contamination.
  •  Racks or Trays:
    Inside the jars, there are racks or trays to hold slides containing blood smears.

Uses of Staining Jars in Hematology Lab:

  • Cell Staining:
    The primary purpose is to stain blood cells, allowing for better visualization under a microscope. Staining helps differentiate between various blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) and identify any abnormalities.

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