Giemsa stain [51811-82-6]

Giemsa stain is a composite dye composed of methylene azure, methylene blue, eosin and other components. Giemsa stain stains chromatin, nuclear membranes, specific cytoplasmic components and microorganisms. Giemsa stain is used in research on cytological and parasitological staining^[1][2][3].

Giemsa stain stains chromatin, nuclear membranes, specific cytoplasmic components, and microorganisms^[1][2][3].

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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

• [1]. Barcia JJ, et al. The Giemsa stain: its history and applications. Int J Surg Pathol. 2007;15(3):292-296.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Dolan M, et al. The role of the Giemsa stain in cytogenetics. Biotech Histochem. 2011;86(2):94-97.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Khan H, et al. Comparison of special stains (Giemsa stain and Modified Toluidine Blue stain) with immunohistochemistry as gold standard for the detection of H. pylori in gastric biopsies. Arab J Gastroenterol. 2022;23(2):75-81.  [Content Brief]