ISOLATION METHODS Flashcards
1
Q
- for C. neoformans; detects PHENOL OXIDASE
- Contains CAFFEIC ACID
- BROWN BLACK colonies – because of phenol oxidase
A
Birdseed / Niger’s seed / Staib’s
2
Q
- for Candida spp.
- Chlamydospore production
- stimulates conidia & chlamydospore
production
A
Cornmeal Agar w/ Tween 80
3
Q
- for B. dermatitidis
- induces CONVERSION of mold to yeast
A
Cottonseed Agar
4
Q
- induces PIGMENT production of T. rubrum
- RED color colonies
- stimulates conidia production
A
Potato Dextrose Agar
5
Q
- differentiates Microsporum spp
A
Rice Medium
6
Q
- differentiates T. rubrum (-) & T. mentagrophytes (+)
- detects UREASE of Cryptococcus neoformans
- RED (+) color
A
Urea Agar
7
Q
- for C. neoformans
A
Nitrate Production Media
8
Q
- species identification of Aspergillus
A
Czapek’s Medium
