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India Ink Preparation

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Test India Ink Preparation
Indication Establish the presenc of Cryptococcus sp or other fungi.
Physiology Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common central nervous system fungus in both normal hosts and patients with AIDS. Skin, lungs, spleen, kidneys, liver and bone may be infected. Pigeon droppings act as a vector for dispersion of encapsulated yeast cells.
Normal Range No cryptococcus identified
Sample Fungal specimen
Test Method Wt mount with india ink for contrast
Related Tests Cerbrospinal fluid culture, Cryptococcus antigen titer, KOH preparation
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Posted by:  OLAYIDE, N/A  Posted on: 6/10/2009
How is india ink preparation carried out and what are the components