Introduction The germ tube test for Candida albicans is a simple and quick laboratory test used to identify Candida albicans based on its ability to form germ tubes—short, filamentous projections—when

Introduction The gram staining procedure highlights the differential staining characteristics of bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet dye after decolourization, appearing blue or purplish-blue under microscopy. In contrast, Gram-negative