WG16

Wright-Giemsa Stain, Modified

• MDL number: MFCD00132593
• eCl@ss: 42039003
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• Quality Level: 500
• form: solution
• shelf life: Expiry date on the label.
• IVD: for in vitro diagnostic use
• concentration: 0.4 % (w/v) in methanol (buffered at pH 6.8)
• pH: 6.7-6.9
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

Wright-Giemsa Stain is known to be useful in classifying circulating tumor cells. Wright-Giemsa stain is useful in predicting acute promyelocytic leukemia, by detecting Auer rods.Detection of Auer rods, to predict acute promyelocytic leukemia can be performed with Wright-Giemsa stain.

Application

Wright-Giemsa Stain, Modified has been used in:

• Blood cell staining.
• Metal-induced chemotaxis assay.
• Cell proliferation and morphology assessment.
• Morphologic examination to diagnose acute myeloid leukemia.

When blood films are stained using Wright-Giemsa Stain, the white blood cell nucleus and cytoplasm take on the characteristic blue or pink coloration. The combination of purified eosin and thiazine dyes in the product eliminates inconsistent staining and yields reproducible chromogenic responses.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H301 + H311 + H331 - H319 - H370
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 51.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 11 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
• EU REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List): CAS No.67-56-1