HT100A

Silver Stain (Modified GMS) Kit

• Synonym(s): Modified Grocott Methanamine Silver (GMS) Fungus Stain, Periodic Acid Methanamine Silver Technique
• UNSPSC Code: 41116124
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• form: solution
• shelf life: Expiry date on the label
• IVD: for in vitro diagnostic use
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

Diagnostic Implications

The Silver Stain modified GMS kit is intended for use in the histologic demonstration of fungi,basement membrane and some opportunistic organisms. The Silver Stain kit is for “In VitroDiagnostic Use.” For professional use only. The data obtained from this manual, qualitativeprocedure identifies fungi, basement membrane and some opportunistic organisms in tissuesamples of human specimens. This data when reviewed in conjunction with other diagnostic testsand information may be used as an aid to diagnosis of fungal infections.

Kit Components Only

• Borax Solution (HT100-2) 100 mL
• Gold Chloride Solution (HT100-4) 100 mL
• Periodic Acid Solution (kit only) 100 mL
• Silver Methenamine Reagent (HT100-3) 12 vial(s)
• Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (HT100-5) 100 mL

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS03,GHS08,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H271,H302,H314,H317,H334,H351,H360FD,H373,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Ox. Liq. 1 - Repr. 1B - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT RE 2 Oral
• Target Organs: Thyroid
• Storage Class Code: 5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable