(Back Catalog) Lesson Code: PPM-713. Explains the different staining techniques commonly used in a microbiology laboratory.
After taking this e-Lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain the terms: 'blotting', 'cover', 'decolorize' and 'stain'
- Describe the purpose and procedure of simple and negative staining and list examples of the dyes used
- Describe the purpose and procedure of gram staining and list examples of the dyes used
- List common gram staining problems
- Describe the purpose and procedure of acid-fast and spore staining and list examples of the dyes used