Urine Culture (Clean Catch)
Urine Culture (Clean Catch): Purpose, Collection, and Results Explained Urine Culture Also Known As: CMVS Culture Midstream Urine Culture Foley […]
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. In the clinical laboratory setting, microbiology plays a vital role in diagnosing infectious diseases, identifying causative agents, and guiding effective treatment options.
This section provides comprehensive information on microbiological tests, culture techniques, staining methods, specimen collection, and interpretation of laboratory results. Whether you’re a student, lab technologist, or healthcare professional, you’ll find practical guides, test protocols, and essential reference data to support your learning and work.
From Gram staining and urine cultures to anaerobic cultures and tuberculosis testing, our curated content bridges textbook knowledge with real-world laboratory application.
Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD)
Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD) – Procedure, Interpretation, and Limitations Tuberculosis Skin Test Also Known As: PPD Test Mantoux Test Anergy
KOH Preparation: A Simple Diagnostic Test for Fungal Infections
KOH Preparation: A Simple Diagnostic Test for Fungal Infections Synonyms Potassium Hydroxide Preparation Test Commonly Includes KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) dissolves
Gram Stain
Gram Stain: Differential Staining for Bacterial Classification in Clinical Microbiology Synonyms Bacterial Smear, Smear for Gram Stain Applies To Crystal
Fungus Smear Test
Fungus Smear and Stain: PAS, GMS, and Calcofluor White in Fungal Diagnostics Fungus Smear Applies To Calcofluor White, Gomori Methenamine
Darkfield Examination of Syphilis
Darkfield Microscopy for Syphilis: Diagnosis Using Treponema pallidum Examination Synonyms Syphilis Darkfield Microscopy, Treponema pallidum Darkfield Examination Test Commonly Includes
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture Anaerobic Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Culture Synonyms Anaerobic Culture, Cerebrospinal Fluid What the Test Includes This test
Acid-Fast Stain
Acid-Fast Stain: Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation Synonyms AFB Smear, Ziehl-Neelsen Stain, Kinyoun Stain, TB Smear, Auramine-Rhodamine Stain, Fluorochrome Stain, Mycobacterium