title: The use of 2-molar urea as a hemolyzing solution for cytologic smears.
abstract: A technique for using 2-M urea as a hemolyzing agent not only for fresh smears but also for previously stained smears is described. It is simple, inexpensive, rapid acting and easily prepared.
mesh_terms: D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D003584:Cytological Techniques; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D007038:Hypotonic Solutions; D014508:Urea
chemical_list: D007038:Hypotonic Solutions; D014508:Urea