Microbiology Isolation and Identification Process Quiz

Which type of media supports the growth of most aerobic and facultative aerobic microorganisms?

General purpose media

What type of media enhances the growth of certain microorganisms while retarding others?

Selective media

Which type of media allows the identification of microorganisms based on their appearance on the media?

Differential media

What does Eosin methylene blue (EMB) media selectively isolate?

Gram-negative microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

In which type of infection are anaerobic growth conditions particularly important?

Wound or blood infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using microaerophilic jars for certain pathogens?

To provide low oxygen conditions for specific pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for obtaining specimens for correct isolation and identification?

Preventing damage to factors required for identification Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of introducing microorganisms into the specimen during collection?

Increased likelihood of false positive results Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infection may require the use of biopsies for specimen collection?

Tissue or organ infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of differential media in the identification of microorganisms?

Allows differentiation of microorganisms based on appearance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use anaerobic growth conditions for certain infections?

To facilitate the growth of anaerobic bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using enriched media in microbiological testing?

To enhance the growth of specific fastidious microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Immunological tests described in the text?

To diagnose specific pathogens or toxins Signup and view all the answers

Which test employs the smallest amount of Ig to give a reaction with antigen?

Radioimmuno assay (RIA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Viral neutralisation test?

To assess the ability of Igs to inhibit the biological activity of pathogens or toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Viral hemagglutination test?

To detect surface proteins clumping on red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Fluorescent Igs in the tests described?

To detect antigens on cells Signup and view all the answers

In the Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA), what is typically used as the enzyme label?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of ELISA tests described in the text?

Direct and Indirect Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) mentioned in the text?

To amplify a very specific product of DNA replication Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of MALDI-TOF Mass spectrometry in clinical labs?

To identify different bacteria based on their signature profiles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Neutralisation test?

To neutralize the biological activity of pathogens/toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Radioimmuno assay (RIA)?

To measure the smallest amount of Ig needed to give a reaction with antigen Signup and view all the answers