Fluorescent staining is more sensitive than conventional carbolfuchsin stains. What counterstain is used during the procedure?

a. Methylene blue
b. Crystal violet
c. Potassium permanganate
d. Auramine-rhodamine


C
Potassium permanganate is the counterstain used in fluorescent staining, which is more sensitive than conventional carbolfuchsin stains.

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