Cover the smear with carbolfuchsin dye. Carbolfuchsin a potential carcinogen. Please wear gloves and work with the stain in the hood. Place a piece of paper towel on top of the dye. Be sure the paper ...

In contrast to direct stains that bind to bacteria directly ... Drain the excess acid-alcohol but do not wash the slide. 7. Allow the slide to air dry; do not blot. 8. Examine both slides. First focus ...