XTT assay is a colorimetric assay in which the viable cells are commonly formed an orange formazan product upon the reduction. On the contrary, the dead cells do not produce such staining. However, the percentage of the viable cells can be calculated by the following formula: (%) = [100 × (sample abs)/ (control abs)].
could you explain what are you describing as you say "control". Growth control (it has only cell, no drugs) or Blank (it has only medium, no cell and drug)