Bacteriologist Interview Question:

Tell us what Other Methods Are Available For Staining Mycobacteria?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Sputum smears for Mycobacterla can be stained by fluorescent dyes such as Auramine and Rhodamlne as they have affinity for mycolic acid In their cell walIs The fluorescent microscopy is useful in screening large number of specimens. Large area of smear can be quickly observed that too under high power dry objective.
Submitted by: Muhammad