Microbiology

Question 1

• used to monitor the treatment for TB
• checks for the presence of bacteria indicative
  of bacteremia or septicemia
• shows the presence of Helicobacter pylori
• indicates infection if there is growth in the pathogenic microorganism
• used to determine the type of fungi
  if present
• it is done to allow antimicrobial therapy while waiting for culture results
• checks for blood in the stool which could result gastrointestinal bleeding
• solves “etiology unknown” intestinal disorders

Answer 1

Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)
Blood Culture
Campylobacter-like Organism (CLO) Test Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)
Fungus Culture and Identification
Gram Stain
Occult blood
Ova and Parasites (O&P) Exam