Stains & CD markers
Sudan Black B


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Nat Pernick, M.D.
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Definition / general
Cite this page: Pernick N. Sudan Black B . PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/stainssudanblackb.html. Accessed March 19th, 2024.
Definition / general
  • Stains lipids in granulocytes; useful if fresh specimens not available or in patients with myeloperoxidase deficiency
  • Positive enzyme cytochemistry: neutrophils, monocytes (variable), AML-M1, M2, microgranular M3; negative in ALL
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