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87209 Smear complex stain

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: complex stain, combination stain, modified stain

Microscopic examination of stained smears using complex staining procedures combining multiple staining techniques to visualize specific microbial structures.

Clinical Context

Used when standard or single special stains are inadequate for organism visualization. Includes modified acid-fast and other combination procedures.

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Specialties

pathologymicrobiologyclinical laboratory

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