| REF No |
2306 |
| Purpose |
It is used for the detection of malaria parasites in blood and for the separation and examination of blood cells. |
| Ingredients |
Azur A, methylene blue, eosinate, surfactant, tampons, preservatives, stabilisers and methanol. |
| Working Principle |
May Grünwald stain is a Romanowsky neutral stain based on a combination of methylene blue, azur as a dye component and eosin as an acid dye component. It is intended for use in the staining of blood samples or bone marrow samples. It is routinely used in haematology. |
| Warnings, Precautions, Recommendations |
Hazard Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Keep away from heat/sparks/flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN CONTACT WITH SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove the affected person to fresh air and keep in a comfortable position so that he/she can breathe easily.In case of exposure: Call the NATIONAL POISON ADVICE CENTER on PHONE 114 or a doctor/physician. |
| Application
|
1. The smear is covered with May Grunwald Stain (GBL-2306) for 3-5 minutes.
2. Wash with distilled water.
3. Go to the Giemsa (GBL-2408) staining stage.
4. Dried in air. Examined under microscope. |
| Theoretical Results |
|
Nucleus |
Red/purple |
|
Lymphocytes |
Blue |
|
Monocytes |
Pale blue |
|
Neutrophilic granulocytes |
Pale blue |
|
Eosinophilic granulocytes |
Red/grey blue |
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Basophilic granulocytes |
Dark purple |
|
Thrombocytes |
Purple |
|
Erythrocytes |
Reddish |
|
Blood parasites |
Nuclei Light red |
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| Related Media
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| Shelf Life |
2 years |
| Shelf Life After Opening the Lid |
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| Storage Temperature |
15-25°C |
| pH (at 25°C) |
pH: 6,8 ±0,2 |
| Transportation Information
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| Ordering and Packaging Information |
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Order No |
Unit |
Volume |
Packaging Type |
Quantity in a Box |
|
442306050250 |
Bottle |
250 ml |
250 ml, PP White Bottle with Dropper |
32 |
|
442306020500 |
Bottle |
500 ml |
500 ml, HDPE White Bottle |
24 |
|
442306011000 |
Bottle |
1000 ml |
1000 ml, HDPE Brown Bottle |
20 |
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| Keywords
|
May–Grünwald stain, May Grünwald–Giemsa stain, staining of blood cells, MGG stain |