This kit is for staining bone marrow cell and bloodcell smear.
Principle:
Under alkaline condition, α-Naphthyl Butyrate is hydrolyzed into α-naphthol by Esterase. α-naphthol shall combine with diazonium salt to forminsoluble colored precipitate in cytoplasm. This stain has no specificity against esterase; therefore, it is called"Non-specific Esterase Stain".
Methods:
Working solution Preparation (for 1 test only):
Apparatus required: disposable tube, micropipette, disposable tips, dropper;
Instruction: Add 10µl solution B to 10µl solution C, mix well and wait for 1 minute;
Add 4ml solution D and 200µl solution E. Mix well (Add 2 drops of solution NaFfor NaF inhibition test.)
Expected Results:
Red or red-brown granules found in cytoplasm means positive.