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BD Modified India Ink BD BBL™ 0.5 mL – M-481017-2942 – Pack of 50

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  • Visualization of cryptococcal polysaccharide capsules capsular material of cryptococci displaces the colloidal carbon particles of the ink so that the capsule appears as a clear halo around the microorganisms against a black background
  • Used to stain pus, exudate, tissue, sputum and sediment of centrifuged urine and cerebral spinal fluid (csf) specimens
  • Particularly useful for csf specimens because cryptococcus neoformans is the most common cause of fungal central nervous system (cns) infections
  • Appearance of encapsulated yeast forms in an india ink smear from csf is diagnostic for cryptococcal meningitis
  • Positive (a 48-h culture of Cryptococcus neoformans ATCC™ 36556), negative (Candida albicans ATCC 10231) and stain (1 drop India ink + 1 drop sterile saline) controls should be run simultaneously with the organism or specimen being tested, Examine the reagent for signs of deterioration

    • Item Id 481017
    MF ID 261194
    Brand BD BBL™
    Manufacturer BD
    Application Modified India Ink
    Container Type Dropper Bottle
    Type Microbiology
    UNSPSC Code 41116130
    Volume 0.5 mL