Pneumocystis carinii: rapid diagnosis with the microwave oven
Loughman, N.T.
Acta Cytologica 33(3): 416-417
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547 PMID: 2786307 Document Number: 326983
The diagnosis of P. carinii using a modified Grocott's methenamine silver nitrate technique, which can be performed in 15 minutes using a microwave oven, is described. The technique is considered to be safe, reliable, reproducible and time-saving.
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