ALBERT STAIN FOR DIPHTHERIA
Helps in presumptive identification of Corynebacterium species in clinical specimens. Diptheria culture should also be performed in suspected cases |
![]() Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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![]() Report Delivery : Daily |
ALBERT STAIN FOR DIPHTHERIA
Test Code | A-039 |
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Test Description | **ALBERT STAIN FOR DIPHTHERIA |
Clinical Category | DIPHTHERIA |
Sample | Submit Throat swabs in Aerobic transport medium available from LPL OR 2 air dried smears on sterile glass slides |
Method/Technology | Gram staining and Metachromatic staining |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | DAILY |