Code
APH-GMSX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88312x1
Clinical
Pathology
<b>Preferred specimen (FFPE block):</b><br>
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is the preferred specimen type. Use 10% NBF fixative; do not use zinc or mercury fixatives.<br>
<b>If submitting slides (instead of a block):</b><br>
Submit the following. All slides cut at 4-5 microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative.<br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">H&E slide: One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required)</span><br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">Cut Slides: Two (2) positively charged unstained slides for each <b>special stain</b> ordered</span><br>
<b>Specimen identification:</b><br>
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is the preferred specimen type. Use 10% NBF fixative; do not use zinc or mercury fixatives.<br>
<b>If submitting slides (instead of a block):</b><br>
Submit the following. All slides cut at 4-5 microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative.<br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">H&E slide: One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required)</span><br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">Cut Slides: Two (2) positively charged unstained slides for each <b>special stain</b> ordered</span><br>
<b>Specimen identification:</b><br>
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
Special stain. GMS (Grocott Methenamine-Silver Nitrate) Fungus Stain is used to demonstrate fungal organisms in tissue sections.
Orderable Turn Around Time
1-2 Days
Keywords
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Special Stain": ["Grocott Methanamine Silver (GMS) Stain"]}}
Keywords string
gms, grocott, methenamine, silver, nitrate, methenamine silver Grocott Methanamine Silver (GMS)
Title URL
grocott-methanamine-silver-gms
TAT Details
Global: 2 Days
Tech-Only (stain only): 24 Hours
Storage and transportation
Slides may be stored at room temperature; transport with cold pack, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
NYS Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection.