Mastering Microbiology Practical Techniques

The basic DIRECT techniques for the identification of medically important microorganisms include techniques for identifying bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.

Some of the lab safety rules that should be followed include wearing and buttoning lab coats, wearing closed-toe shoes, prohibiting eating and drinking in the lab, keeping hands and objects away from the face, wearing gloves while handling materials, securing long hair behind the head, and washing hands before leaving the lab.

The objectives of the lab include: 1) Preparation of microbiological smear from patient's specimen or from cultures. 2) Staining the prepared smear with Gram's staining method. 3) Microscopic examination of Gram-positive cocci, Gram-negative cocci, Gram-positive bacilli, Gram-negative bacilli, and yeast cells.

<p>The staining method used in the lab is Gram's staining method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before leaving the lab, hands should be washed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lab coats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eating and drinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Wear gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, and Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers