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What are the main problems you encounter when Gram staining?
According to our survey on LinkedIn, 39% of the respondents encountered a sample lost during staining, but some other problems were also mentioned.
In this article, we gathered tips to help you resolve your problems when Gram staining.
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Difference between wedge smear and thick drop for blood analysis
The difference between a wedge smear and a thick drop is the amount of blood and the method of spreading the blood on the slide. The two techniques have different purposes that are described in this article.
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Difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
The classification of Gram-positive or negative bacteria relies on the appearance of the bacteria after a Gram staining. The differences in bacteria staining and their causes are explained in this article.