'Spiking' as a rapid method for differentiation of Candida albicans from other yeast species

Barnes, Rosemary Ann and Vale, L. 2005. 'Spiking' as a rapid method for differentiation of Candida albicans from other yeast species. Journal of Hospital Infection 60 (1) , pp. 78-80. 10.1016/j.jhin.2004.09.040

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Abstract

This paper describes a simple and rapid method for the differentiation of Candida albicans from other yeast species in primary cultures based on colonial morphology following incubation in carbon dioxide. The technique has superior sensitivity to the traditional germ-tube method and requires no additional laboratory tests. In a busy laboratory, this can result in significant savings in cost and time, as well as improvements in patient care.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	C. albicans; Germ tube; Spiking
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0195-6701
Last Modified:	04 Jun 2017 04:26
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/39023

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