Diagnostic Microbiology — Flashcards

_____ is used to isolate Mycoplasma pneumoniae, as it contains cholesterol necessary for growth

Hint: Which special culture media/agar

The acid-fast stain is also known as _____ stain and contains carbolfuchsin

The _____ test detects IgM heterophile antibodies that cross-react with horse or sheep RBCs

Chocolate agar with _____ is the suitable culture medium of Haemophilus ducreyi.

Elevated titers of _____ or anti-DNase B antibodies are indicative of recent Group A strep (S. pyogenes) infection

Lowenstein Jensen is a commonly used, _____-based, selective media which contains malachite green, which prevents growth of other organisms.

_____ can be used to test CSF whereas RPR cannot be used. (VDRL/RPR)

Gram Positive Algorithm:Streptococcus alpha-hemolysis Optochin _____ - Streptococcus viridans (mutans and mitis)

Gram Negative Algorithm:Bacilli who are not lactose fermenters and are Oxidase _____ are further split based on H2S production on TSI agar

Thayer-Martin Media contains _____ to kill gram positive organisms