Which of the following stain is used to detect the capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans in a CSF sample?
Capsule of cryptococcus neoformans in a CSF sample is best seen by India ink preparation. Gomori methanamine stain, PAS stain and Alcian blue stain are also used in identifying this organism. Ref: Handbook for Zoonotic Diseases of Companion Animals By Glenda Dvora, 1st Edition, Pages 108-9
Grams stain
Zeihl neelson stain
India ink preparation
Methanamine-Silver stain