Smear Prep From A Solid Medium

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Place 1-2 loopfuls of water on the center of the slide

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Transfer a small amount of the bacterial inoculum from the slant culture Into the drop of water. Spread both into a thin area approximately the size of a nickel.

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Allow smear to air dry

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Heat fix the slide