Results For Gram Positive Bacilli

Question 1

what are the options for results in a hemolysis test ?

Answer 1

a-hemolysis (alpha)
b-hemolysis (beta)
y-hemolysis (gamma)

Question 2

what is the description of a a-hemolysis (alpha) hemolysis test result when testing gram positive bacilli?

Answer 2

a partial clearing or green zone around a colony

Question 3

what is the description of a b-hemolysis (beta) hemolysis test result when testing gram positive bacilli?

Answer 3

a complete zone of clearing around a colony

Question 4

what is the description of a y-hemolysis (gamma) hemolysis test result when testing gram positive bacilli?

Answer 4

no clearing around a colony

Question 5

what gram positive bacilli resaults in b-hemolysis (beta) after a hemolysis test?

Answer 5

bacillus cereus

Question 6

what gram positive bacilli results in y-hemolysis (gamma) after a hemolysis test?

Answer 6

corynebacterium pseudodipthericum