MICROBIOLOGY CAA TESTS AND PROCEDURES

Question 1

What is Microbiology in Clinical Analysis Area?

Answer 1

microorganisms in body fluids or tissues

Question 2

What are the examples of tests and procedures in Microbiology? (8)

Answer 2

1. Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)
2. Blood Culture
3. Campylobacter-like Organism (CLO) Test
4. Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)
5. Fungus Culture and Identification
6. Gram Stain
7. Occult Blood
8. Ova and Parasites (OP) Exam

Question 3

IDENTIFY: used to monitor the treatment for TB

Answer 3

Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)

Question 4

IDENTIFY: checks for the presence of bacteria indicative of bacteremia or septicemia

Answer 4

Blood Culture

Question 5

IDENTIFY: shows the presence of Helicobacter pylori

Answer 5

Campylobacter-like Organism (CLO) Test

Question 6

IDENTIFY: indicates infection if there is growth in the pathogenic microorganism

Answer 6

Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)

Question 7

IDENTIFY: used to determine the type offungi
if present

Answer 7

Fungus Culture and Identification

Question 8

IDENTIFY: it is done to allow antimicrobial therapy while waiting
for culture results

Answer 8

Gram Stain

Question 9

IDENTIFY: checks for blood in the stool which could result from gastrointestinal bleeding

Answer 9

Occult Blood

Question 10

IDENTIFY: solves “etiology unknown”
intestinal disorders

Answer 10

Ova and Parasites (OP) Exam