Results For Gram Positive Cocci Flashcards
catalase test positive result description
presence of bubbles
catalase test negative result description
absense of bubbles
what are the options for results in a Hemolysis on Blood Agar test?
a-hemolysis (alpha) B-hemolysis (beta) y-hemolysis (gamma)
what is the description of an a-hemolysis (alpha) result of a Hemolysis on Blood Agar plate?
greenish/brown zone around a colony
what is the description of an B-hemolysis (beta) result of a Hemolysis on Blood Agar plate?
a complete zone of clearing around a colony
what is the description of an y-hemolysis (gamma) result of a Hemolysis on Blood Agar plate?
no clearing around a colony
what are the options for results in a NB disc test?
sensitive resistant
what is the description of a sensitive result of a NB disc test?
zone of inhibition > or = to 16mm
what is the description of a resistant result of a NB disc test?
zone of inhibition < 12mm
what are the options for results in a Optochin P disc test?
Sensitive Resistant
what is the description of a sensitive result of an Optochin P disc test?
clear zone with no bacterial growth surrounding the disc
what is the description of a resistant result of an Optochin P disc test?
confluent growth growth of bacteria up to the disc, no zone of inhibition
What is the description of a positive CTA Mannitol Fermentation test?
pH indicator was red but, it is now yellow
What is the description of a negative CTA Mannitol Fermentation test?
pH indicator remains reddish/orange
What is the description of a positive CTA Mannitol Fermentation test with Gas production?
pH indicator was red but, it is now yellow The tube within the tube is not filled all the way with the yellow pH indicator