Lecture 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Total Viable Counts (TVCs) test screen for?
A
The TVC test screens for aerobes using Letheen broth and subcultures onto modified Letheen agar.
2
Q
What does the Total Anaerobes test screen for?
A
The Total Anaerobes test screens for anaerobes, such as Clostridium, using thioglycolate broth and agar in anaerobic jars. Clostridium bacteria are anaerobic and do not require oxygen to live.