The prevailing theory pinpointed methylene blue, a synthetic dye, as the mystery liquid ... an associate chair in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics at the University of ...
We defined an intraoperative leak (IOL) as visualization of methylene blue dye outside of the colon (in the operative field). Postoperative leaks (POL) are defined clinically as a constellation of ...
Place a piece of paper towel on top of the dye. Be sure the paper towel is saturated with the dye. Counterstain with Methylene Blue for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Wash and blot the slide with bibulous ...
Smear the sample across a clean glass slide. Cells are transparent, place a few drops of a dye called methylene blue onto the smear so the cells will be visible under the microscope. Use a mounted ...