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
Which of the following method is used in the rapid identification of Candida: 
Select and explain. 
A. Culture in solid, B. Germ tube method, C. Growing in an animal, D. Culture in liquid
B: Germ tube method
Answer: B: Germ tube method 
Explanation: 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