Giemsa - histology slide

This histology slide depicts the appearance of a well-stained histology slide using the Giemsa staining technique. Note that the acidic components of the cellular constituents such as the cytoplasm and chromatin, pick up the basic methylene blue azure compliments of the Giemsa stain, which reveals the characteristic blue coloration of this stain.

Histology slide courtesy of CDC/ Steven Glenn, Laboratory & Consultation Division.