Here's a more detailed explanation:
Purpose: PAPANICOLAOU'S-OG-6 is used as a cytoplasmic stain in the Papanicolaou staining method, which is a widely used technique in cytology for examining cells from various bodily secretions.
Key Component: The solution contains Orange G dye, which stains the cytoplasm of cells.
Differentiation: In the Papanicolaou staining process, OG-6 is used after nuclear staining with hematoxylin. It helps differentiate between various cell types based on their staining properties, particularly highlighting keratinized cells.
Applications: It's frequently used in cervical cancer screening, where it aids in distinguishing between normal, precancerous, and cancerous cells in cervical smears.
Other Components: The complete Papanicolaou stain also includes a hematoxylin solution for nuclear staining and an EA (Eosin Azure) solution for further cytoplasmic staining.
TM Media: PAPANICOLAOU'S-OG-6 is offered by TM MEDIA as product code TBL038. It is supplied in 500 ml quantities and is typically shipped within 2-3 weeks.
Storage: It should be stored below 30°C.
