Bile Solubility Test: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Bile Solubility Test- Positive and Negative

Introduction of Bile Solubility Test Bile solubility test uses for presumptive identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Principle of Bile Solubility Test Bile salts, specifically sodium deoxycholate and sodium taurocholate, have the capacity to selectively lyse Streptococcus pneumoniae when added to actively growing bacteria in agar or broth media. S. pneumoniae produces autolytic …

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Urine Analysis: Introduction, List of Tests, Unit and Normal Range

Urine analysis - a step of urine microscopy showing Urine of UTI patient plenty of pus cells( dead neutrophils) and bacteria

Introduction Urine analysis is the broad term of laboratory medicine that deals with a variety of urine tests pertaining to our body. The tests are non-invasive, easy to perform even in a simple laboratory setup. Its application is mandatory to manage a wide range of …

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