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. 1962 Nov;15(6):563-5.
doi: 10.1136/jcp.15.6.563.

Serum tube identification of Candida albicans

D W Mackenzie  1
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Serum tube identification of Candida albicans

D W Mackenzie. J Clin Pathol. 1962 Nov.

Abstract

The production of filaments (germ tubes) by cells of Candida albicans in serum tubes permits presumptive identification to be made within two to three hours. The proportion of yeast-like cells forming filaments is progressively decreased with increasing cell concentration. The test is effective over a comparatively wide range of temperatures and using different types and concentrations of sera.

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