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Cellotape Method for Fungus Observation: Introduction, Test Requirements, Test Procedure and Result Interpretation

Cellotape Method for Fungus Observation: Introduction, Test Requirements, Test Procedure and Result Interpretation Introduction of Cellotape Method for Fungus Odervation Cellotape Method for Fungus Observations is an alternative method for skin scraping. It is also an older technique of fungus observation directly from the skin infection. This method is especially suitable for Pityriasis Versicolor (fungal infection). Test Requirements for Cellotape Method for Fungus Observation Follow test requirements are needed to procced cellotape method for fungus observation- Suspected patient Cellotape Normal saline Sterile Cotton swab Eosin stain Clean and grease-free Glass...

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Shigella Serotyping: Introduction, Principle, Requirements, Test Procedure, Result Interpretation and Keynotes

Shigella Serotyping: Introduction, Principle, Requirements, Test Procedure, Result Interpretation and Keynotes Introduction of Shigella Serotyping Shigella Serotyping helps to differentiate serotypes of Shigella. Serotypes refer to separate groups within a species of microorganisms that all share a similar property. More specifically, each serotype has the same number of antigens on its surfaces. For example, Shigella flexneri serotype 1, 2, 2a, S. sonnei, and S. dysenteriae type 1. Serotypes are differentiated on the basis of agglutination tests and used to help with the identification of Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Haemophilus...

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Tuberculin Test: Introduction, Procedure, Normal Range and Result Interpretation

Tuberculin Test: Introduction, Procedure, Normal Range and Result Interpretation Introduction of Tuberculin Test The standard recommended tuberculin test is the Mantoux test. Tuberculin test or tuberculosis skin test or Mendel–Mantoux test or tuberculin sensitivity test or purified protein derivative (PPD) tests are synonyms to each other. It is a tool for screening for tuberculosis and for tuberculosis diagnosis. The Mantoux test determines if someone has developed an immune response to the bacterium that causes tuberculosis i.e. Mycobacterium tuberculosis. PPD uses in this test is the extract the components of...

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