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There is no easy answer to this question. Each entity must decide for itself when to end (or begin!) the fast. As to the stain, I think I speak for all decent-thinking citizens when I say that Society's incipient neglect is stain enough and that the laboratory has no business deciding. Unless, of course, I'm wrong. As for me, I believe I'll have a bite of that pie.
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What are the name of cold acid fast stain?
The cold acid-fast stain used for Mycobacterium tuberculosis is called the Kinyoun stain or the Kinyoun cold stain. This staining technique is commonly used to identify acid-fast bacteria that are not easily stained by traditional methods.
Which color is common to both the gram stain and the acid-fast stain?
The color common to both the gram stain and the acid-fast stain is red/pink. In the gram stain, Gram-negative bacteria appear red or pink after staining with safranin, while in the acid-fast stain, acid-fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium species retain the red/pink color of carbol fuchsin despite decolorization with acid-alcohol.
Are endospores acid fast?
Yes, endospores are acid-fast because their thick walls are resistant to most stains and dyes, including the acid-fast stain used in microbiology to detect mycobacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This resistance allows endospores to retain the stain even after decolorization with acid-alcohol.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of acid fast stain?
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Is staphylococcus aureus acid fast?
No, Staphylococcus aureus is not acid-fast. Acid-fast bacteria, like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, retain the stain when treated with acid-alcohol. Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium that retains the crystal violet stain in the Gram staining method.
Is acid fast stain a type of differential stain?
Yes, acid-fast stain is a type of differential stain.
What is the decolorizing agent in the acid fast stain?
The decolorizing agent in the acid fast stain is acid alcohol. The decolorizing agent in the gram stain is ethanol.
Is maneval's stain an acid stain?
Yes, Maneval's stain is an acid-fast stain used in microbiology to detect acid-fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium species. It involves using acid-alcohol to decolorize non-acid-fast bacteria while acid-fast bacteria retain the stain due to their waxy cell wall.
What is the counter or secondary stain used in the acid-fast stain technique?
The counter or secondary stain used in the acid-fast stain technique is methylene blue.
Do acid-fast bacteria stain gram-negative when subjected to the gram stain?
No, acid-fast bacteria do not stain gram-negative when subjected to the gram stain.
Is the acid fast stain positive or negative in the sample?
The acid-fast stain is positive in the sample.
What are the name of cold acid fast stain?
The cold acid-fast stain used for Mycobacterium tuberculosis is called the Kinyoun stain or the Kinyoun cold stain. This staining technique is commonly used to identify acid-fast bacteria that are not easily stained by traditional methods.
Is the acid fast stain result positive or negative for the sample?
The acid-fast stain result is positive for the sample.
Which color is common to both the gram stain and the acid-fast stain?
The color common to both the gram stain and the acid-fast stain is red/pink. In the gram stain, Gram-negative bacteria appear red or pink after staining with safranin, while in the acid-fast stain, acid-fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium species retain the red/pink color of carbol fuchsin despite decolorization with acid-alcohol.
What is a laboratory acid called?
A laboratory acid is typically referred to as a reagent or a chemical solution. Examples of laboratory acids include sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid. These acids are commonly used in scientific experiments and analyses.
Is mordant used in acid fast stain?
Yes, a mordant is used in the acid-fast stain technique. The mordant used is heat to help drive the primary stain, usually carbol-fuchsin, into acid-fast bacteria, such as Mycobacterium species, which resist decolorization with acid-alcohol.
Why is the counter stain for gram stain procedure differ from the counter stain used for acid fast procedure?
The counter stain used in the Gram stain procedure is typically safranin or basic fuchsin, which stains Gram-negative bacteria pink or red. In the acid-fast stain procedure, the counter stain used is typically methylene blue or brilliant green, which stains non-acid-fast bacteria blue or green, allowing acid-fast bacteria to retain the primary stain color (carbolfuchsin).
