1. The Cocaine test device only provides a preliminary qualitative analytical result. The preferred confirmatory method for quantitating the concentration of Cocaine in the specimen is Gas Chromatography/ mass Spectrometry. After performing the screening test for Cocaine, 3 specime were interpreted as POSITIVE and 10 specimens were interpreted as NEGATIVE. How many specimens will be sent for Confirmatory testing? Why? 2. This symbol was seen on the box containing the test devices for Cocaine. What does it mean? 2. 3. Another symbol was seen on the box containing the test devices for Cocaine. What does it mean?
Microscopic examination
The analysis of minute organisms, cellular organization of any biological structure, and composition of body fluids with the help of a microscope is known as microscopic examination. The magnification of specimens or samples under study helps in attaining a clearer picture of it.
Gram Staining
Named after Hans Christian Gram, a Danish bacteriologist, Gram stain is one of the most powerful staining techniques within microbiology. This technique was introduced in 1882 to identify pneumonia-causing organisms. The Gram staining technique uses crystal violet or methylene blue as primary staining colors to distinguish gram-positive from gram-negative organisms. Under a microscope, the gram-positive organisms appear purple-brown, retaining the primary color. Gram-negative organisms appear pink or red as they do not acquire the color of the primary stain.
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