Description
Synonym(s): Azure eosin methylene blue, Giemsa solution
Description
Application
Modified Giemsa stain may be used for the identification of each human chromosome by differentials staining.
Biochem/physiol Actions
When blood films are stained using Giemsa Stain, the nucleus and cytoplasm of white blood cells take on characteristic blue or pink coloration. The use of purified eosin and thiazine dyes minimizes lot-to-lot variation.
General description
Modified Giemsa stain means when the pH of the Giemsa stain is changed from the usual 6.8 to 9.0
Other Notes
Giemsa stain, modified, 0.4%, w/v, in buffered methanol solution, pH 6.8. Also contains stabilizers.
Properties
Product Name
Giemsa Stain, Modified Solution, according to Giemsa
form
liquid
quality
according to Giemsa
technique(s)
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
color
dark blue
pH
6.9
density
1.036 g/cm3 at 20 °C
suitability
passes test for UV spectrum
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology
storage temp.
room temp
Pack Size
250mL
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