This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Candida, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Which of the following method is used in the rapid identification of Candida: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Culture in solid, B. Germ tube method, C. Growing in an animal, D. Culture in liquid', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: 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', 'role': 'assistant'}]