SKU: ES3397 | Special Order Item: No | Medical Device: No
The GMS Stain Kit (Modified Gomori) is intended for use in the histologic visualization of fungi, basement membrane and some opportunistic organisms such as Pneumocystis carinii. Pneumocystis carinii is an opportunistic pathogen that causes severe pulmonary disease in humans, dogs, rats, mice and other vertebrate species with acquired, induced, or inherited immune deficiency syndromes. In addition, this procedure will demonstrate Actinomyces and related species, Nocardia asteroids, and certain encapsulated bacteria.
Fungi: Black
P. Carinii: Black
Mucin: Gray
Mycella (inner): Gray/Black
Hyphae (inner): Gray/Black
Background: Light Green
Uses/Limitations:
– For In-Vitro Diagnostic use only
– Histological applications
– Air-dried smears
– Do not use past expiration date
– Use caution when handling these reagents
Important Notes:
1. All glassware used in this procedure should be chemically cleaned and rinsed thoroughly in distilled water.
2. Failure to adequately remove the alcohol used in deparaffination will result in reduction of the chromic acid solution. Reduction of the chromic acid solution will result in a chan(more…)
