3.5.6.1 Lab diag for All Mycobacterium Flashcards
1
Q
Skin test for tuberculosis?
A
Mantoux test, Piquet test, PPD test
2
Q
How PPD is injected?
A
Intracutaneously
3
Q
positive indicator for PPD?
A
Erythema (Redness) and induration (firmness) 48 -72 hrs
4
Q
NOTE: before Mantoux test is done twice (After 48 then after 72hrs)
A
5
Q
Determine the ability to produce Carotenoids
A
Photo reactivity
6
Q
Unpigmented when grown in the dark and develop pigment after light exposure
A
Photochromogens
7
Q
Pigmented when grown in the dark but may or may not intensify with exposure to light
A
Scotochromogen
8
Q
Non pigmented when grown in the dark and exposed to light
A
Non-Photochromogen
