Methylene blue is used to stain blood films/smears used in cytology and to stain RNA or DNA for viewing under the microscope or on hybridization membranes. Methylene Blue solution has been used to stain human amniotic fluid stem cells to determine cell viability.

Application

Methylene blue is used to stain blood films/smears used in cytology and to stain RNA or DNA for viewing under the microscope or on hybridization membranes. Methylene Blue solution has been used to stain human amniotic fluid stem cells to determine cell viability.