<prompt> Which of the following method is used in the rapid identification of Candida:Culture in solidGerm tube methodGrowing in an animalCulture in liquid  <response>: Ans. b Germ tube methodRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed. 607-608 A germ tube test is a diagnostic test in which a sample of fungal spores are suspended in serum and examined by microscopy for the detection of any germ. It is particularly indicated for colonies of white or cream color on fungal culture, where a positive germ tube test is strongly indicative of Candida albicans 