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Idea Transcript
Capsule Stain
1. Add 1 drop of Congo Red stain near one end of a slide.
2. Aseptically transfer a small amount of bacteria (preferably from a slant) to the drop of Congo Red stain. 3. Use the edge of another slide to “drag” the stain/bacteria mixture across the surface of the slide and back again.
4. Allow the slide to completely air dry.
5. Fix the bacteria to the slide surface by covering the slide with acid alcohol for 15 seconds.
6. Rinse briefly with water to remove the acid alcohol.
7. Cover the slide with Maneval’s Stain for 1 minute.
8. Rinse with water, blot dry with bibulous paper and observe at 1000X.