Burri dyeing



This method allows a negative representation of bacterial envelopes.


 * Method


 * 1) Apply the bacteria to a slide in a drop of ink ;
 * 2) using the second slide, spread the drop evenly over the entire surface, waiting for it to dry;
 * 3) repaint with crystal violet.

The bacteria appear purple, the background black and the mucous membrane does not stain.

related articles

 * Gram stain
 * Giemsa staining

Source

 * RYŠKOVÁ, Olga, et al. Instructions for practical exercises in medical microbiology. 1st edition. Prague: Karolinum, 1997.  ISBN 80-7184-307-5.