Gram and Acid Fast stains Flashcards
1
Q
Crystal violet
A
G+ = Purple/blue G- = Purple/blue
2
Q
Gram’s iodine
A
G+ = Purple/blue G- = Purple/blue
3
Q
Acetone or alcohol
A
G+ = Purple/blue G- = Colourless
4
Q
Safranin
A
G+ = Purple/blue G- = Red/Pink
5
Q
Carbol Fuchsin with heat
A
G+ = Red G- = Red
6
Q
Acid alcohol
A
G+ = Red G- = Colourless
7
Q
Methylene blue
A
G+ = Red G- = Blue