Lab Exam 2 Positives and Negatives Flashcards
What are the two positives for Hemolysis?
Alpha and Beta
What does Alpha look like in Hemolysis?
Green
What does Beta look like in Hemolysis?
Clearing
What is the negative for Hemolysis?
Gamma
What does obligate aerobe look like in Thioglycolate?
Growth only at the TOP (needs oxygen)
What does facultative anaerobe look like in Thioglycolate?
Growth throughout (does NOT need oxygen)
What does a positive result look like for Simmon’s Citrate?
TSA slant turns BLUE
What does a negative result look like for Simmon’s Citrate?
TSA slant stays GREEN
What does a positive result look like for Catalase?
Bubbles are present
What does a negative result look like for Catalase?
Bubbles are NOT present
What does a positive result look like for Spirit Blue Plate?
Dark blue precipitate around bacteria
What does a negative result look like Spirit Blue Plate?
No halo or plate is grey
What is the positive result for SIM-Sulfur?
Black
What is the negative result for SIM-Sulfur?
Yellow/No color change
What is the positive result for SIM-Indole?
Red at the top of the tube