Recipe

Stock Solution

1. Dissolve 3.8g of Giemsa powder into 250ml of methanol
2. Heat the solution from step 1 to ~60^oC
3. Slowly add in 250ml of glycerin to the solution from step 2
4. Filter the solution from step 3
5. The solution needs to stand a period of time prior to use. Although times vary based on who you ask a minimum of two months is usually recomended

Working Solution

1. Add 10ml of stock solution to 80ml of distilled water and 10ml of methanol