turk's solution turk's solution in hemocytometry, türk's solution (or türk's fluid) is a hematological stain (either crystal violet or aqueous methylene blue) prepared in 99% acetic acid (glacial) and distilled water. the solution destroys the red blood cells and platelets within a blood sample (acetic acid being the main lyzing agent), and stains the nuclei of the white blood cells, making them easier to see and count. türk's solution in a laboratory bottle türk's solution is intended for use in determining total leukocyte count in a defined volume of blood. erythrocytes are hemolyzed while leukocytes are stained for easy visualization. composition of türk's solution is as follows: componentvolume crystal violet 1 ml glacial acetic acid 1.5 ml distilled water 100 ml