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Blood agar is inoculated with throat specimens to isolate and identify pathogenic bacteria that may be responsible for throat infections, such as streptococci. The enriched medium supports the growth of fastidious organisms while allowing the observation of hemolytic activity, which aids in differentiating species based on their ability to lyse red blood cells. This information is crucial for diagnosing conditions like strep throat and guiding appropriate treatment.
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What type of media is used for growing a culture from a throat specimen?
blood and chocolate agar plates as well as in universities laboratory Nutrient agar plates are also provided
The agar used most often for throat cultures is the?
Blood agar is the agar most often used for throat cultures. It contains nutrients for bacterial growth and sheep's blood, which allows for the detection of hemolysis patterns that can help identify certain pathogens.
Why is urine specimen is inoculated on cled?
Urine specimens are inoculated on CLED (cysteine lactose electrolyte deficient) agar because this medium supports the growth of most urinary pathogens while inhibiting the growth of normal urinary flora. It allows for the differentiation of different bacterial species based on colony characteristics and lactose fermentation. CLED agar is also able to identify the presence of UTI-causing organisms such as E. coli, Proteus, and Enterococcus.
What is the name of the streak when you apply specimen to agar plate?
The process of applying a specimen to an agar plate to grow colonies is known as streaking. This technique involves using an inoculating loop to spread the specimen across the surface of the agar in a pattern that promotes the isolation of individual colonies for further study.
Why is it necessary to place the inoculated molten agar cultures in an ice water bath for rapid solidification?
Placing the inoculated molten agar cultures in an ice water bath helps in rapid solidification by quickly lowering the temperature of the agar. This is important to prevent the growth of unwanted microbes that may be present in the environment during the cooling process. Rapid solidification also helps to ensure that the agar solidifies evenly, allowing for proper growth of the desired microbial cultures.
What is a Sheep blood agar plate?
A petri dish filled with a nutrient gel containing red blood cells that is used to detect the presence of streptococcal bacteria in a throat culture
When bacteria from a throat swab are streaked on blood agar why is the agar stabbed several times with the loop?
first of all the method of stabbing the agar is no only for throat sample but can be for all specimen except for liquid samples such as urine. the second thing is by stabbing the loop, you can save your time to sterile the loop back. and the other thing is to make sure the loop are no hot anymore..
Does Chromobacterium violaceum pit blood agar?
No it does not pit blood agar I am curently studying Chromobcaterium violaceum and recently grew it on a sheep blood agar it did not pit it. Cv turned the agar a brown color.
Why must the tubes be inoculated before agar is poured?
Inoculating the tubes with the desired microorganism before pouring agar ensures even distribution of the microorganism in the agar, promoting growth and forming distinct colonies. This step is crucial for obtaining pure cultures and preventing contamination.
Why did you stab the peptone iron agar instead of inoculating only the surface?
Because the peptone iron agar is used to detect ANAEROBIC bacteria. If you stab it deep into the agar you allow the bacteria to grow in the absence of oxygen. If you only inoculated the surface the bacteria wouldn't grow.
What is the purpose of stabbing the blood agar?
By stabbing the blood agar, the hemolysis will be easier to see and identify.
Does Haemophilus influenzae grow on blood agar?
Yes, Haemophilus influenzae can grow on blood agar.
