Bulk staining of smears: no demonstrated risk of bacilli transfer from a positive to a negative smear [Short Communication]

Despite a theoretical risk of transfer of bacilli from a positive to a negative smear, bulk staining is routinely performed in many laboratories. To assess this risk in our laboratory, two smears were made from each sputum specimen and stained with auramine: one smear was stained on a rack and the s...

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