Special Stain, Giemsa
Also known as: GIEMSA SS
Use
Giemsa is a histochemical special stain used to demonstrate organisms such as Helicobacter pylori (dark blue) in tissue specimens, supporting diagnostic evaluation of infections in histopathology samples.
Special Instructions
Performed as a stain-and-return (technical service) only. Order via electronic request or with ARUP Anatomic Pathology Test Request Form (#32960). Submit tissue block or at least one positively charged slide (3–5 µm), using ARUP tissue transport kit (#47808) if needed. Protect slides/blocks from heat and ship in cooled container during summer.
Limitations
Specimens must be representative tissue or cells prepared properly; depleted specimens or nonrepresentative tissue will be rejected. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded blocks or cellblocks are required. Slides must be unstained and correctly prepared. Frozen specimens are unacceptable.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6662-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
1 slide
Container
Tissue transport kit (#47808)
Collection Instructions
Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat; send tissue block or 2 unstained (3‑ to 5‑micron thick) positively charged slides.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature or refrigerated; ship in cooled container during summer.
Causes for Rejection
Nonrepresentative tissue type; depleted specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |