The results are either an acid-fast stain, or a partial or modified acid-fast stain. The type of results depends on the bacteria being tested. Sputum, or phlegm, is often used to test for ...

Cover the smear with carbolfuchsin dye. Carbolfuchsin a potential carcinogen. Please wear gloves and work with the stain in the hood. Place a piece of paper towel on top of the dye. Be sure the paper ...

Your doctor may use an acid-fast bacteria (AFB) stain test to see if you have a lung disease like tuberculosis (TB). In addition to showing tuberculosis, an AFB stain can also show if you have ...

Recently we have done two differential stains, the Gram stain and the Acid Fast stain. Both stains differentiate between bacteria chemically. The two staining techniques of Lab 4 differentiate by ...