LPCB stain Archives - Medical Notes

Yeasts vs Molds: Detailed Comparison, Mixed Growth Isolation, Approach to Mixed Growth Handling, and Mixed Growth Interpretation

July 22, 2025 by Medical Lab Notes

Yeasts vs Molds: Detailed Comparison Feature Yeasts Molds Definition Unicellular fungi Multicellular filamentous fungi Structure Oval/round, single cells Hyphae form mycelium; septate or aseptate Reproduction Asexual (budding or fission); some sexual forms Asexual (spores like conidia/sporangia); sexual spores Hyphae Absent, but pseudohyphae may be present …

Prototheca: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction Morphology Prototheca exhibits a unique morphology in cultural media. It forms smooth, creamy colonies on SDA. Moreover, its colonies remain non-filamentous. It produces spherical or oval cells in microscopic preparations. Furthermore, cells display a thick, refractile wall. In addition, internal endospores are occasionally arranged …

Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Stain: Introduction, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Uses of LPCB Stain, Keynotes, and LPCB Stained Footages

October 10, 2026January 20, 2022 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction of Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Stain LPCB stands for lactophenol cotton blue, and Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Stain is a combination of a fixative, a stain, and a clearing agent. LPCB stain is used as both a mounting fluid and a stain, and it …