The Fluorochrome Method of Staining Mycobacterium

question 20

Multiple Choice

The fluorochrome method of staining Mycobacterium:

• A)is less sensitive than the conventional carbolfuchsin stains.
• B)enables the smear to be initially examined at lower magnifications.
• C)results in a lower yield of positive smears.
• D)increases the amount of time needed for examining smears.

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