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Giemsa's Stain

Name: Giemsa's Stain
Brand: A. B. ENTERPRISES

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MOQ : 50 Kilograms

Giemsa's Stain Specification

Appearance
Dark purple to blue liquid

Ingredients
Giemsa stain mixture (including methylene blue, eosin, azure B) dissolved in methanol and glycerol

Properties
Used for differential staining of blood smears and detection of malarial parasite, suitable for microscopy, clear solution, miscible with water, preserves specimen quality.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, partially soluble in water

Refractive Rate
Not determined

Smell
Slight aromatic

Molecular Formula
C14H14ClN3S (main dye component, azure B); Full formula depends on blend

Shelf Life
24 months (unopened, properly stored)

Physical Form
Liquid Solution

HS Code
3204

Purity
High Purity

Density
1.04 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Poisonous
YES

Molecular Weight
373.85 g/mol (azure B), varies per mixture

Storage
Store at room temperature (1525C), away from sunlight

Product Type
Biological Stain / Laboratory Chemical

Application
Staining of blood and bone marrow smears, histological studies, detection of malaria parasites

Giemsa's Stain Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
50 Kilograms

Supply Ability
1 Kilograms Per Week

Delivery Time
1 Week

About Giemsa's Stain

Giemsa's Stain

Product	Giemsa's Stain
Cas No	51811 - 82 - 6
Tests	Results
Appearance	Blackish green powder
Solubility 0.1% (MeOH)	Clear blue solution with
	greenish fluorescence
Absorptivity 1%/1cm,
At l max. 524.0nm	689
At l max. 648.0nm	1155
Loss on drying 110^oC (1hr)	0.0832

Superior Quality for Diagnostic Accuracy

Our Giemsas Stain features a high-purity formula, ensuring consistent performance for medical professionals and researchers. Its superior composition yields precise staining, critical for accurate diagnosis of blood and bone marrow diseases, including malaria. The solutions clarity and ease of miscibility with water support reliable, reproducible results across a range of specimen types.

Versatile Applications in Laboratory Settings

This stain is widely used in hematology, histology, and parasitology labs for microscopic examination of blood and tissue samples. Its compatibility with routine differential staining and malarial parasite detection makes it an indispensable tool for laboratories. The product is suitable for manual and automated staining protocols alike, supporting multiple diagnostic methods.

Safe Handling and Optimal Storage

Giemsas Stain contains potent chemical dyes and should be used with appropriate safety precautions (it is marked as poisonous). Store at room temperature (1525C), away from sunlight, and ensure the container is properly sealed to maintain its 24-month shelf life. Adherence to storage and handling guidelines preserves both user safety and stain efficacy.

FAQs of Giemsas Stain:

Q: How should I use Giemsas Stain for blood smear preparation?

A: Prepare the blood smear on a clean microscope slide, ensuring it is air-dried. Fix the smear if required, then flood it with Giemsas Stain solution and allow it to react for the recommended time (follow your laboratory protocol). Rinse gently with buffered water, dry, and examine under a microscope for detailed cell structure differentiation.

Q: What are the key benefits of using Giemsas Stain?

A: Giemsas Stain delivers clear, high-contrast differential staining, making it ideal for identifying blood cell types and parasites like Plasmodium (malaria). Its formula preserves specimen integrity, is miscible with water for easy use, and is suitable for both clinical and research applications in microscopy.

Q: When should Giemsas Stain be applied in the diagnostic process?

A: Apply Giemsas Stain after preparing and air-drying your blood or marrow smear during routine diagnostic investigations. It is particularly essential when differentiating cell types or screening for malarial parasites during laboratory analysis.

Q: Where is Giemsas Stain commonly used?

A: This stain is routinely used in medical laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and research institutions involved in the study of blood disorders, infectious diseases like malaria, and general histological investigation of tissue samples.

Q: What precautions are necessary when handling Giemsas Stain?

A: As the solution contains hazardous chemical dyes and is marked poisonous, always use gloves, lab coats, and work in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood. Avoid skin contact and inhalation, and store securely away from sunlight at recommended temperatures.

Q: How does Giemsas Stain enhance specimen analysis in microscopy?

A: Its high-purity composition and excellent miscibility allow for vivid differentiation between cellular components, assisting in precise microscopic identification of blood cells and parasites. The stains clarity ensures reproducible, high-quality results, vital for accurate laboratory diagnostics.

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