Microbiology and Pathogenesis Flashcards
1
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AFS reagents
A
carbolfuschin, acid alcohol and methylene blue
2
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gram staining
A
crystal violet, iodine, alcohol, safranin
3
Q
organisms that acid fast
A
mycobacteria, nocardia, gi parasites: cyrpto, isospora, cyclospora
4
Q
order of smear done
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expectorated sputum, induced, broncho, gastric
5
Q
field readings for flurochrome stain
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1:2-18/50, 24-36/10, 4-36 per field, >36
6
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identification of mycolic acid
A
high performance liquid chromatography
7
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organisms in nuclei vs drop
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nuclei: tb/measles. drop: staph strep rsv