Lecture 12 Flashcards

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What does the Total Viable Counts (TVCs) test screen for?

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The TVC test screens for aerobes using Letheen broth and subcultures onto modified Letheen agar.

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What does the Total Anaerobes test screen for?

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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.

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