The use of DAPI aids in the identification of organisms observed.
DAPI negative
- A DAPI – characterization DOES NOT mean the organism is not Cryptosporidium; it means nuclei are not present or the nuclei did not stain.
DAPI positive with intense blue internal staining
DAPI positive with nuclei stained
Tricks and Tips
2 or 3 photos showing various DAPI stained organisms to peak interest