Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Culture and Sensitivity: Introduction, Report, Clinical Significance, Common Pathogens, and Keynotes

Aspirated Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for Culture -Sensitivity, and more

Introduction Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture and sensitivity is a medical laboratory test performed to detect and identify any infectious organisms that may be present in the cerebrospinal fluid. The CSF is a clear and colorless fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing essential …

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India Ink Preparation: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Uses, Keynotes, and Negative Staining Footages

India Ink Preparation: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Uses and Keynotes

Introduction of India Ink Preparation Cryptococcal meningitis occurs in immunodeficient patients and when meningitis is clinically suspected, for example, patients with HIV/AIDS, or when yeast cells with lymphocytes are detected when performing Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cell count or examining Gram smear, examine India ink preparation …

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