Staining clinical specimens for acid-fast bacilli by means of a mechanical conveyor system. Issue 2 (February 1978)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heimer, G V; Joseph, N; Taylor, C E
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 31:Issue 2(1978)
• Page Start: 185
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 1978-02
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.31.2.185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : A Cyto-Tek staining machine designed for Papanicolau staining of cervical smears has been adapted for auramine staining of smears of sputum and other clinical specimens for acid-fast bacilli. The results compared favourably with those obtained by a manual method of staining. Contamination of negative smears by acid-fast bacilli from positive smears was not found. Since this study the machine has continued to be in routine use with a considerable saving in labour.