Isolation Methods Flashcards
1
Q
Types of specimens of candida from oral cavity?
A
Whole saliva
Oral rinse
Swab
Smear
Biopsy
2
Q
Pros / cons of whole salivary culture?
A
Pros
- sensitive, viable organisms isolated
Cons
- not site specific
3
Q
Pros / cons of oral rinse
A
Pros
- quantitative, viable cells isolated
Cons
- some pts find difficult using rinse, not site specific
4
Q
Pros / cons of oral smear
A
Pros
- Not reliant on culture
- simple
Cons
- viable cells not determined, species identity not readily confirmed
5
Q
Pros / cons of oral swab?
A
Pros
- site specific, simple to use
Cons
- can be painful
- difficult to standardise
