The urine sample of a patient has been sent to the laboratory to look for Leptospira. The specimen is to be screened by use of the__________________?

Correct answer: C. Dark ground microscope

  • A. Scanning microscope
  • B. Inverted microscope
  • C. Dark ground microscope
  • D. Electron microscope

Explanation

Leptospira are very thin, motile spirochaetes and are difficult to see by ordinary light microscopy, so urine can be examined by dark-ground microscopy. The dark background makes the unstained organisms visible by reflected light.

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