INDIA INK PREPARATION
- Home Collection Test
₹250.00
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Tests Details :
Home Collection
Department : MICROBIOLOGY
The India Ink Preparation Test is a simple microscopic examination used to detect encapsulated fungal organisms, most commonly Cryptococcus neoformans, in clinical samples such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), sputum, or other body fluids.
In this test, India ink is used as a negative stain, which creates a dark background while the capsule of the organism appears as a clear halo around the yeast cells. This makes it easier to visually identify the presence of encapsulated fungi under a microscope.
The purpose of this test is to:
- Detect encapsulated fungi like Cryptococcus
- Aid in diagnosis of cryptococcal infections
- Support evaluation of suspected meningitis
- Provide rapid preliminary diagnosis
Tests Preparation :
Consult your doctor.
No fasting required
Sample type may include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or other body fluids
Follow doctor’s instructions for sample collection
Inform your doctor about medications or underlying conditions
INDIA INK PREPARATION Test is a microscopic test used to detect encapsulated fungi, especially Cryptococcus, in clinical samples.