Throat Culture- Lab36 Flashcards
1
Q
What were you testing for
A
Hemolysis patterns (alpha, beta, gamma)
2
Q
What type of hemolysis is considered pathogenic
A
Beta hemolysis
3
Q
List examples of possible pathogens for the beta hemolysis
A
Streptococcus pyogenes & Staphylococcus aureus
4
Q
What is a healthy carrier
A
No symptoms but they have it in their body
5
Q
How might this impact healthcare workers
A
Spreading to vulnerable patients
6
Q
What was the medium used to test throat culture
A
Sheep’s blood agar
