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ZIEHL-NEELSEN STAINING

Put your slide at staining rack


Add CARBOL FUCHSIN ( R1) into surface of slides, with a
Bunsen burner, heat the smear gently until steaming 3 times
(do not boilling) wait for 5 minutes

Wash with running water

Decolorize slide with ACID ALCOHOL (R2) until no more


colour appear in the washing (15-30 second)

Wash with running water

Add METHYLENE BLUE (R3) into surface of slides, wait


for 30-60 second

Wash with running water

Air dry your slide

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