Case Study: Brilliant Cresyl Blue Stain

Ungraded Practice Question

A brilliant cresyl blue stain was performed on this patient's sample. How should this stain be interpreted?

Please select the single best answer

Negative for unstable hemoglobin.
Positive for unstable hemoglobin.

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