Giemsa Special Stain Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
A versatile classic stain for detecting parasites like malaria and certain bacteria, providing detailed blood cell analysis to efficiently diagnose infectious and hematological diseases.
Scientific name: Giemsa Special Stain
Gemsa is a complex dye composed of methylene blue and eosin, used in microbiology and histology. It stains acidic components (such as cell cytoplasm and some bacteria) red to pink and basic components (such as cell nuclei, parasite DNA, and some bacteria) blue to violet. It is the preferred method for detecting malaria parasites in both thick and t...
Service type
Laboratory examination (Blood/Tissue)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Preparation and staining of a smear/slide with Giemsa stain (blood, bone marrow, tissue)
- Detailed microscopic examination by a trained laboratory technician or specialist
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- For a blood sample (for malaria): It is preferable to draw the sample during a fever attack or just before it, or at the first clinical suspicion.
- The swab must be fresh and well dried before dyeing to prevent decomposition.
- Inform your doctor about any antimalarial drugs you have recently taken.
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