Ni Xiaoyi, et al. Rapid detection of Pneumocystis carinii. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (3):283-284(1999) DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.1999.03.022.
We have developed an easier and simplified method to detect P.carinii rapidly. It is usefu1 for diagnosis andtreatment. Using sodium periodate and methenamine silver solution
we shortened the classical methenaminesilver stain to two steps and a few minutes. The effect of the stain was excellent. The parenthesis-like body ofP.carinii on cyst walls was easily identified.