Comprehensive question and answer resource tailored specifically for individuals preparing for the ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Technologist in Microbiology certification exam.
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Sheep's blood agar is least suitable for the growth of which of the following organisms? - Haemophilus influenzae - Staphylococcus aureus - Streptococcus species - Neisseria meningitidis - Haemophilus influenzae Conventional sheep blood agar is not suitable for recovery of Haemophilus species...
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Add to cartSheep's blood agar is least suitable for the growth of which of the following organisms? - Haemophilus influenzae - Staphylococcus aureus - Streptococcus species - Neisseria meningitidis - Haemophilus influenzae Conventional sheep blood agar is not suitable for recovery of Haemophilus species...
If a blood agar plate and an EMB plate are both inoculated with 0.001 ml of urine, and 90 colonies of Staph aureus grew on the blood agar plate, what should be reported? Choose the single best answer A. 90 colony forming units/mL of Staphylococci aureus B. 90,000 colony forming units/mL of St...
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Add to cartIf a blood agar plate and an EMB plate are both inoculated with 0.001 ml of urine, and 90 colonies of Staph aureus grew on the blood agar plate, what should be reported? Choose the single best answer A. 90 colony forming units/mL of Staphylococci aureus B. 90,000 colony forming units/mL of St...
B; The correct answer for this question is 1300 mg/dL. The laboratorian performed a 1:4 dilution by adding 0.25 mL (or 250 microliters) of patient sample to 750 microliters of diluent. This creates a total volume of 1000 microliters. So, the patient sample is 250 microliters of the 1000 microliter ...
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Add to cartB; The correct answer for this question is 1300 mg/dL. The laboratorian performed a 1:4 dilution by adding 0.25 mL (or 250 microliters) of patient sample to 750 microliters of diluent. This creates a total volume of 1000 microliters. So, the patient sample is 250 microliters of the 1000 microliter ...
Which antibiotic can be used to treat a microorganism with ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamases) production? Cefoxitin What order does a CSF get distributed to the different labs? Chemistry -> Microbiology -> Hematology What gastrointestinal pathogen has an incubation of 1-8 hours? St...
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Add to cartWhich antibiotic can be used to treat a microorganism with ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamases) production? Cefoxitin What order does a CSF get distributed to the different labs? Chemistry -> Microbiology -> Hematology What gastrointestinal pathogen has an incubation of 1-8 hours? St...
Which of the following is the correct temperature at which an autoclave must be run? -37*C -121*C -25*C 121*C How long is an autoclave run? 15 mins How many lbs per square inch of pressure is necessary when using an autoclave? 15 lbs/sq in Which of the following is the correct depth and pH o...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is the correct temperature at which an autoclave must be run? -37*C -121*C -25*C 121*C How long is an autoclave run? 15 mins How many lbs per square inch of pressure is necessary when using an autoclave? 15 lbs/sq in Which of the following is the correct depth and pH o...
This organism is gram(+) cocci in pairs that are often Lancelet-shaped (or "cat-eyes") Streptococcus pneumoniae These colonies were slow growing, small, entire and show soft beta hemolysis. Plump, Gram-negative coccobacilli, lying singly, in pairs and short chains, are seen on gram stain. Most st...
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Add to cartThis organism is gram(+) cocci in pairs that are often Lancelet-shaped (or "cat-eyes") Streptococcus pneumoniae These colonies were slow growing, small, entire and show soft beta hemolysis. Plump, Gram-negative coccobacilli, lying singly, in pairs and short chains, are seen on gram stain. Most st...
Gemella Gram positive diplococcus. Thrive best at high partial carbon dioxide pressure. Facultative anaerobe. Oxidase negative. Catalase negative. In mucous membranes of humans and animals and upper digestive tract. Leuconstoc Gram positive cocci often in chains. Intrinsically resistant t...
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Add to cartGemella Gram positive diplococcus. Thrive best at high partial carbon dioxide pressure. Facultative anaerobe. Oxidase negative. Catalase negative. In mucous membranes of humans and animals and upper digestive tract. Leuconstoc Gram positive cocci often in chains. Intrinsically resistant t...
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