ACP at an acidic pH hydrolyses a Naphthylphosphate to form a Naphthol and Inorganic Phosphate. The a Naphthol formed is coupled with Fast Red TR salt to form a diazo dye complex.
Acid Phosphatase Test Procedure
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Uric Acid
This test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a normal waste product that’s made when the body breaks down chemicals called purines.
Acid Fast Stain
Some bacteria produce the waxy substance mycolic acid when they construct their cell walls. Mycolic acid acts as a barrier, protecting the cells from dehydrating, as well as from phagocytosis by immune system cells in a host. This waxy barrier also prevents stains from penetrating the cell, which is why the Gram stain does not work with mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium, which are pathogens of humans and animals. For these bacteria, the acid–fast staining technique […]
