identify the difference of bacteria in Gram stain kit and the Geimsa Stain Kit-Scytek

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The Gram Stain Kit is intended for the demonstration and differentiation of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Gram Positive Bacteria: Blue
Gram Negative Bacteria: Red
Other Tissue: Yellow
Nuclei: Red

The Giemsa Stain Kit (May-Grunwald) is intended for use in the visualization of cells present in hematopoietic tissues and certain microorganisms. This kit may be used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded or frozen sections.

Nuclei: Blue/Violet
Cytoplasm: Light Blue
Collagen: Pale Pink
Muscle Fibers: Pale Pink
Erythrocytes: Gray, Yellow or Pink
Rickettsia: Reddish-Purple
Helicobacter Pylori: Blue
Mast Cells: Dark Blue with Red Granules

Source : Scytek Laboratories

Edited March 15, 2014 by dabchromogen