Diagnostic Mycology Flashcards
in LPCB what does cotton blue do
give color
in LPCB what does phenol do
kill fungi
in LPCB what does lactic acid do
hydrates the mixture
fungal slide culture is also called __
Riddell technique
role of calcofluor white
optical brightener
yeast samples serology: what test?
latex agglutination test
adhesive tape is used for what mount and for what fungus?
rapid mount of sporulating fungi
true or false
for athlete’s foot diagnosis, cotton swab must be used
false
what does KOH(10%) do
dissolves other cells so that fungi can be seen /can stand out in sharp relief
brighteners bind tightly to ___ of fungal surface
carbohydrates
specimen used for cryptococcosis
CSF
exudate
Aside from 70% alcohol and sterile water, what reagent is used in biopsy/needle aspiration
Tincture of iodine
periodic acid schiff oxidizes __to form aldehyde (@ CHO)
Hydorxyl
Dye used in PAS
Fuschin dye
Sporulating medium for fungi
Potato dextrose agar
