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Introduction of MR-VP Test MR-VP test stands for Methyl Red –Voges Proskauer Test. MR-VP test will be discussed in two tests separately. One is for Methyl Red (MR) test and while other is for Voges Proskauer (VP)test. Introduction of Methyl Red Test The Methyl Red test is …
Voges-Proskauer (VP ) Test Voges Proskauer test for identification to the species level of the following groups of organisms Principle of Voges Proskauer Test Organisms utilizing the butylene glycol pathway produce acetylmethylcarbinol (acetoin) and butanediol, neutral end products that raise the pH towards neutrality (pH …
Introduction of Methyl Red Test The Methyl Red test is for enteric gram-negative rods, as part of identification to species level. Its short name is MR test. Principle of Methyl Red Test The methyl red (MR) test uses to determine if an organism is able …
Introduction of Escherichia hermanii Escherichia hermannii is a gram-negative rod. This bacterium belongs to the family of Enterobacteriaceae. It was first described in 1982. It had been previously known as enteric group 11 of Escherichia coli but was later reclassified as a distinct species in …
Introduction of Auramine-Phenol stain Auramine-Phenol is a fluorochrome stain used to visualize acid-fast structures of various microorganisms, especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis and in modified form for Mycobacterium leprae, Nocardia species, Cryptosporidium parvum, Cyclospora cayetanensis , Isospora belli, and fungal spores. Ziehl-Neelsen (hot), and Kinyoun (cold) are still widely used methods to detect acid-fast structures …
Introduction of Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidium is a coccidian parasite that causes diarrhea called Cryptosporidiosis. It was discovered by medical parasitologist, Ernest Edward in 1907. Human infection caused by Cryptosporidium parvum was seen in 1976. The clinically important species of this genus are C. parvum, C. mammals, …
Introduction of ADA (Adenosine Deaminase) Test ADA (Adenosine Deaminase) Test is very useful for suspicious cases of tuberculosis, increased levels of ADA could facilitate diagnosis. ADA is an enzyme that primarily functions in our body in the development and maintenance of the immune system that catalyzes the …
Introduction of Biochemistry Tests Biochemistry Tests are the most common clinical laboratory tests used by clinicians to diagnose the pathological conditions of patients. For example, some tests and their clinical significances are as follows- Group of Biochemistry Tests This grouping system has been brought into …