(Part 2) 2.15.2 Legionella Test and media

Question 1

Specimen used for culture in Legionella spp.

Respiratory secretions
Stool
Blood
Biopsy
urine

Which does not belong?

Answer 1

Stool

Question 2

Most common specimen used in Antign detection for Legionella

Answer 2

Urine

Question 3

What is the test for antigen detection of Legionella ?

Used as Rapid detection of legionella antigen in urine and other body fluids

Answer 3

Direct Immunofluorescent antibody

Question 4

Best media for Legionella?

Answer 4

Buffered Charcoal Yeast Agar

Question 5

BCYE is mixed with ________ for the best isolation

Answer 5

L cysteine

Question 6

Colonies description of Legionella includes:
- 3-4 mm in diameter
- Gray-white to bluegreen
- Glistening
- Convex
- Exhibit a cut glass tupe of internal granular speckling

Which of the following does not belong?

Answer 6

None