Asked by Lauren Ariel on Jun 18, 2024
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Stain used when a patient is suspected of having tuberculosis
A) minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
B) primary media
C) selective media
D) Gram negative
E) Thayer-Martin plate
F) Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) slant
G) primary dye
H) decolorizer
I) safranin
J) acid-fast stain
Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) Slant
A growth medium used in microbiology to culture and isolate Mycobacteria, especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Acid-Fast Stain
A laboratory staining technique used to detect bacteria that are not decolorized by acid-alcohol, like Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Primary Dye
A dye used initially in a staining procedure that provides the main coloration for microscopic tissue examination.
- Comprehend the significance of specific tests in diagnosing infectious diseases.
- Identify the role and process of staining techniques in the identification of pathogens.
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RR
Rence RanarioJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
J
Explanation :
The acid-fast stain is used to diagnose tuberculosis because it identifies acid-fast bacilli, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which are not easily decolorized by acid-alcohol after being stained with a dye like fuchsin.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance of specific tests in diagnosing infectious diseases.
- Identify the role and process of staining techniques in the identification of pathogens.