Examples of Critical Microbiology aka panic values Flashcards
What are some examples of critical microbiology findings?
• Positive blood cultures, positive cerebrospinal fluid Gram stain or culture, and positive cryptococcal antigen tests.
What is indicated by a positive blood smear for malaria?
• A positive blood smear for malaria indicates the presence of the malaria parasite in the blood.
When is it important to report Streptococcus pyogenes from a sterile site?
• Streptococcus pyogenes from a sterile site should be reported promptly
What should be done when acid-fast smears or Mycobacterium cultures are positive?
• It should be reported and further investigated
• As they may indicate tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infections.
Why is it critical to detect Streptococcus agalactiae or herpes simplex virus in a pregnant woman at term?
• Because they can cause infections in newborns during childbirth.
What is the significance of detecting pathogens like Bordetella pertussis, Brucella, and Legionella?
• Detecting these pathogens is important as they can cause serious diseases,
• And timely identification is crucial for patient management.
What is the immediate action when critical microbiology values are noted?
• Is to report the results as soon as possible to the healthcare team for rapid intervention.
What conditions are necessary for incubating facultative anaerobes?
• Facultative anaerobes are incubated at 37°C in an incubator with 21% O2 and 0.03% CO2.
How should you handle aerobic microbes during incubation?
• Aerobic microbes should be streaked
What is the significance of a candle jar in microbiology?
• A candle jar is used to increase CO2 levels
• Creating capnophilic conditions for certain microbes during incubation.
How do you protect anaerobic microbes from exposure to air during incubation?
• Anaerobic microbes should be placed in a gaspak jar
• To maintain anaerobic conditions during incubation.
