Auramine–rhodamine stain
The auramine–rhodamine stain (AR), also known as the Truant auramine–rhodamine stain, is a
stain is not as specific for acid-fast organisms (e.g. Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Nocardia) as the Ziehl–Neelsen stain, it is more affordable and more sensitive, therefore it is often utilized as a screening
tool.
AR stain is a mixture of auramine O and rhodamine B. It is carcinogenic.
See also
- Auramine phenol stain (AP stain)
- Biological stains
References
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