What is the primary laboratory method used to identify Mycobacterium species?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary laboratory method used to identify Mycobacterium species?
  1. Culture on blood agar
  2. Acid-fast bacilli staining
  3. PCR testing
  4. Serological testing

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary laboratory method used to identify Mycobacterium species?
  • Step 1: Understand that Mycobacterium species are a type of bacteria.
  • Step 2: Learn that these bacteria have a special property that makes them resistant to certain stains.
  • Step 3: Know that to identify these bacteria, we use a specific staining technique.
  • Step 4: The technique used is called 'acid-fast bacilli staining'.
  • Step 5: This staining method helps to visualize the Mycobacterium species under a microscope.
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