Comparison of methods for rapid immunofluroescent staining of group A streptococci and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Abstract

Immunofluorescent staining reactions for group A streptococci and Neisseria gonorrhoeae were equivalent to those of standard "slow" methods when slides were heated on a serological water bath at 50 C for periods one to four minutes. No false negative reactions occurred when this method was used. False negative reactions occasionally occurred when previously described rapid methods which employed a slide warmer were used.