Direct Microscopy-India Ink smear-Introduction, Uses, and Keynotes
Introduction India Ink Smear is a direct microscopic technique used for the rapid identification of encapsulated fungi, particularly Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii, in clinical specimens such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), sputum, and urine. This simple, rapid, and cost-effective test allows visualization of the thick …
