In the reticulocyte determination, using the Sysmex XE-2100, the fluorescent dye containing oxazine and polymethine penetrates the cell membranes and stains the blood cells. What does the oxazine bind to within the cells?
A) Residual DNA
B) Hemoglobin
C) Residual RNA
D) Mitochondria

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The oxazine dye used in the Sysmex XE-2100 binds to residual RNA within the cells, allowing for the identification and quantification of reticulocytes.

In the Reticulocyte Determination, Using the Sysmex XE-2100, the Fluorescent