Special Stain, Jones
Also known as: JONES SS
Use
This test is a histochemical special stain (Jones stain) used for demonstration of basement membranes and reticular fibers (e.g., glomerular basement membrane) by impregnating them with metallic silver to appear black. It serves as a technical stain-and-return service in anatomic pathology settings.
Special Instructions
Ordering is recommended via ARUP Anatomic Pathology Test Request Form (ARUP form #32960) or via electronic request. Tissue block or slides must be protected from excessive heat, and sections/slides must be transported in ARUP tissue transport kit (#47808) or via ARUP Connect™ eSupply. This is a stain-and-return technical service only.
Limitations
Specimens must be representative tissue type; depleted specimens are unacceptable. Formalin-fixed, paraffin‑embedded tissue or cellblock is required. Slides must be 3–5 µm thick, positively charged, and at least one slide must be provided. Frozen specimens are unacceptable. Protection from excessive heat and proper transport conditions are required.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 10792-0
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
at least 1 slide
Container
tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808)
Collection Instructions
Transport 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 months
Causes for Rejection
Nonrepresentative tissue type; depleted specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |