Product name Modified Gomori Methenamine-Silver (GMS) Nitrate Stain (Microorganism Stain)

Product overview
The Modified Gomori Methenamine-Silver Nitrate Stain (GMS Stain) 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 reveal Actinomyces and related species, Nocardia asteroids, and certain encapsulated
bacteria.
Notes
Staining Interpretation


Fungi Black
Pneumocystis carinii Black
Mucin Gray
Mycelia (inner) Rose
Hyphae (inner) Rose
Background Light Green
Uses: Histological applications. Air-dried smears
Tested applications IHC-P
Modified Gomori Methenamine-Silver (GMS)
Nitrate Stain (Microorganism Stain)
ab150671
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Components 100 tests
Borax solution 1 x 15ml
Chromic Acid Solution 1 x 125ml
Gold chloride solution 1 x 125ml
Light Green Solution 1 x 125ml
Methenamine Solution 1 x 125ml
Silver Nitrate Solution (0.2%) 1 x 125ml
Sodium bisulfite solution 1 x 125ml
Sodium Thiosulfate Solution 1 x 125ml
Overview
Properties
Applications
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The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Application Notes
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IHC-P Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Modified Gomori Methenamine-Silver (GMS) Nitrate Stain (Microorganism Stain) images
Staining using ab150671 - Modified
Gomori Methenamine-Silver (GMS)
Nitrate Stain Kit
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