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PAS Stain, in Delhi

Get PAS Stain done in Greater Kailash, Delhi with GetVisit. The PAS (Periodic Acid–Schiff) stain is a lab staining method applied to tissue samples. Verified infectious disease specialist, home collection, and same-day digital reports across Vasant Kunj and the city.

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What is a PAS Stain Test in Delhi ?

What is PAS Stain?

The PAS (Periodic Acid–Schiff) stain is a lab staining method applied to tissue samples. It highlights certain sugars and carbohydrate-rich substances inside cells. Accurate organism identification is clinically essential , typhoid, dengue, and malaria each require different treatment, and the wrong empirical approach delays recovery.

What does PAS Stain measure?

These include glycogen, mucins (mucus-producing substances), and fungal cell walls. This makes it useful for spotting mucin-producing tumors, some storage disorders, and fungal infections in biopsies. Pathologists use the PAS stain alongside other stains and tests to clarify a diagnosis. It helps show where abnormal material is building up, and whether a lesion has mucin or fungal organisms.

What symptoms suggest PAS Stain may be needed?

A doctor may recommend PAS Stain when a patient reports sudden fever (above 38.5°C), body aches and chills, persistent headache, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rash, joint pain, and extreme fatigue. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Saket, Rajouri Garden, and other parts of Delhi.

How is PAS Stain performed?

A trained professional collects the required sample (swab, sputum, or fluid) at a GetVisit collection centre in Saket or Rajouri Garden, Delhi using sterile technique. The sample is barcoded and transported to the NABL lab, and your digital report follows in the GetVisit app once results are authorised.

How accurate is PAS Stain?

Samples collected in Saket or Rajouri Garden, Delhi are processed at NABL-accredited labs using validated methods and internal quality control. Accuracy depends on correct collection technique by a trained professional, which GetVisit's partnered centres follow. Reports are accepted by hospitals, specialists, and insurers across India.

Are there any risks to PAS Stain?

Risk is minimal. Swab, sputum, or fluid collection by a trained professional in Saket or Rajouri Garden, Delhi may cause brief, mild discomfort but no lasting effects. Any specific precaution for your test will be explained at the collection centre.

Did you know?

The PAS (Periodic acid–Schiff) stain is a histochemical technique that highlights carbohydrates and carbohydrate-rich structures in tissues.

PAS Stain Test Preparation in Delhi

Diet and fasting:

No special diet or fasting is needed. Carry on normally; just stay hydrated and avoid alcohol the night before.

Medication guidance:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

What to carry:

Have your doctor's referral and photo ID ready; earlier reports for the same test are useful for tracking trends.

When to book:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Preet Vihar, Uttam Nagar, and the rest of Delhi.

PAS Stain Test Parameters in Delhi

Single standalone test:

PAS Stain. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

Why Take a PAS Stain Test in Delhi ?

When does a doctor order PAS Stain?

PAS Stain is used in the histology panel when pathologists examine biopsies or surgical tissue. Doctors may order it for unexplained lumps, chronic digestive symptoms, suspicious lesions, abnormal liver tests, or signs of infection.

Who should get PAS Stain done in Delhi?

Delhi's 30+ million population, India's most severe urban air pollution, one of the country's highest combined diabetes and cardiovascular disease burdens, extreme seasonal temperature range (from 3°C in January to 48°C in May), and monsoon infection risk across Dwarka, Rohini, Shahdara, and Uttam Nagar make regular preventive diagnostic testing an essential part of health management for all city residents. PAS Stain testing is important for symptomatic patients, for confirming recovery, and for household members of a confirmed case. Testing early in Delhi's fever season prevents the complications that come from treating the wrong infection.

What conditions can PAS Stain help diagnose?

It helps diagnose mucin-producing cancers, fungal infections, and some storage diseases where sugars build up. Abnormal findings result from disease processes, infections, or abnormal cellular storage, and family history of metabolic disorders can make this stain especially important.

What do PAS Stain results mean?

Higher or positive results: A positive PAS (Periodic acid–Schiff) stain indicates abundant carbohydrate-containing substances in tissue , glycogen, neutral mucins, glycoproteins, and basement membranes. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.

How often should PAS Stain be repeated?

Infection tests are ordered when symptoms are present rather than on a fixed schedule. Repeat testing may be needed to confirm recovery, to check clearance after treatment, or if fever recurs. During Delhi's monsoon fever season, prompt retesting is advised for any new febrile illness.

What happens after PAS Stain results are ready?

Results are delivered to your phone and stored securely on GetVisit. Any value the laboratory flags as critical is escalated for urgent review, and for everything else your doctor or a verified specialist can guide the next step at your convenience.

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What is the PAS stain?plus

The PAS (Periodic acid–Schiff) stain is a histochemical technique that highlights carbohydrates and carbohydrate-rich structures in tissues. Periodic acid oxidizes vicinal diols to aldehydes, which react with Schiff reagent to produce a magenta color. It detects glycogen, neutral mucins, basement membranes, fungal cell walls, and certain pathogens, aiding diagnosis of glycogen storage diseases, mucinous tumors, and fungal infections.

What does a positive PAS indicate?plus

A positive PAS (Periodic acid–Schiff) stain indicates abundant carbohydrate-containing substances in tissue , glycogen, neutral mucins, glycoproteins, and basement membranes. It highlights fungal cell walls and some microorganisms, mucin-producing tumors, and glycogen storage. PAS positivity helps diagnose fungal infections, certain adenocarcinomas, storage diseases, and assess basement membrane integrity. Results are interpreted with other stains and clinical findings for accurate diagnosis.

What is a PAS stain for fungal infection?plus

PAS (Periodic Acid–Schiff) is a histochemical stain used on tissue biopsies to detect fungal infection. Periodic acid oxidizes carbohydrate-rich fungal cell walls to aldehydes; Schiff reagent then binds, producing a magenta color that highlights yeasts, hyphae and mucopolysaccharides. It helps diagnose fungal pathogens (eg, Candida, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis) and complements culture and other stains in pathology.

What does PAS stain in the liver?plus

In liver tissue, the Periodic Acid–Schiff (PAS) stain highlights glycogen within hepatocytes and other PAS-positive carbohydrates such as mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins. It stains basement membranes and intracellular inclusions (e.g. alpha‑1‑antitrypsin globules) magenta and can detect fungal cell walls. PAS with diastase digestion distinguishes glycogen (diastase-sensitive) from other PAS-positive material.

Can I exercise before PAS Stain?plus

Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 to 24 hours before PAS Stain, since intense activity can temporarily change several blood markers. Light everyday movement is fine.

Can menstruation affect PAS Stain results?plus

Some tests, such as iron studies and certain hormone panels, can be influenced by your menstrual cycle. If you are on your period, mention it so your doctor can judge whether timing matters for PAS Stain.

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Lakhvinder Kaur

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Divya Pandey

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Anand Krishnan

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My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Indirapuram. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

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Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in DLF Phase 2. Everything was hygienic and done efficiently. Great service, especially given Delhi's busy lifestyle.

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If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Nehru Place, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Had a stubborn fever and this test pinpointed the cause quickly. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Will book through GetVisit next time without a second thought.

Poonam Mor

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Had a stubborn fever and this test pinpointed the cause quickly. The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Dwarka Sector 12. Waiting area was tidy and the staff were calm and professional. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Balvinder Kaur

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My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Defence Colony. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Gurpreet Singh

Delhi

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Vector-borne diseases are common in Delhi during the rains. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Dwarka Sector 12. Waiting area was tidy and the staff were calm and professional. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Rajveer Kaur

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The team followed proper protocols throughout. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Dwarka Sector 12. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit showed the prices upfront before I even selected a lab in Preet Vihar. Vector-borne diseases are common in Delhi during the rains. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Divya Pandey

Delhi

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Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. High fever in the monsoon and my doctor wanted dengue and typhoid ruled out. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in Civil Lines. The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Anand Krishnan

Delhi

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GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in Preet Vihar. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. In and out in fifteen minutes. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Xavier D'Cruz

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Indirapuram. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Sunita Jha

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in DLF Phase 2. Everything was hygienic and done efficiently. Great service, especially given Delhi's busy lifestyle.

Priya Nair

Delhi

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If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Nehru Place, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Had a stubborn fever and this test pinpointed the cause quickly. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Will book through GetVisit next time without a second thought.

Poonam Mor

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Had a stubborn fever and this test pinpointed the cause quickly. The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Dwarka Sector 12. Waiting area was tidy and the staff were calm and professional. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Balvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Defence Colony. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Gurpreet Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Vector-borne diseases are common in Delhi during the rains. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Dwarka Sector 12. Waiting area was tidy and the staff were calm and professional. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Rajveer Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

The team followed proper protocols throughout. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Dwarka Sector 12. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Lakhvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit showed the prices upfront before I even selected a lab in Preet Vihar. Vector-borne diseases are common in Delhi during the rains. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Impressed with the service. Will keep using it.

Divya Pandey

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. High fever in the monsoon and my doctor wanted dengue and typhoid ruled out. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in Civil Lines. The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Anand Krishnan

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in Preet Vihar. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. In and out in fifteen minutes. Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Xavier D'Cruz

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in Indirapuram. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Sunita Jha

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Everything was within the normal range which was a relief. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. GetVisit had a lab within walking distance of my sector in DLF Phase 2. Everything was hygienic and done efficiently. Great service, especially given Delhi's busy lifestyle.

Priya Nair

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Nehru Place, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Had a stubborn fever and this test pinpointed the cause quickly. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Will book through GetVisit next time without a second thought.

Poonam Mor

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Had a stubborn fever and this test pinpointed the cause quickly. The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Dwarka Sector 12. Waiting area was tidy and the staff were calm and professional. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Will definitely return for my next round of tests.

Balvinder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My doctor said it was one of the most clearly formatted reports he had seen. My child had recurrent fevers and this test finally gave us a clear answer. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Defence Colony. The staff explained each step before proceeding. Trustworthy, professional, and convenient.

Gurpreet Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Vector-borne diseases are common in Delhi during the rains. Found GetVisit online and the booking was done in under two minutes in Dwarka Sector 12. Waiting area was tidy and the staff were calm and professional. The report arrived with all parameters clearly listed. Highly recommend to anyone in Delhi NCR looking for hassle-free diagnostics.

Rajveer Kaur

Delhi