Gram Staining and Microbial Identification

What you'll be able to do

• ✓ Explain why and how far isolates are identified
• ✓ Perform and read a Gram stain with controls
• ✓ Use catalase, oxidase, coagulase and other key tests
• ✓ Choose between biochemical, MALDI-TOF and sequencing methods
• ✓ Assess whether an organism is objectionable and trend isolates

Syllabus

1. MODULE 1Getting startedWhy identification matters and the Gram stain.

   • Why QC labs identify micro-organismsFree preview
   • Performing and reading a Gram stain
2. MODULE 2IdentificationKey tests and identification systems.

   • Key rapid tests after the Gram stain
   • Identification systems: biochemical, MALDI-TOF and sequencing
3. MODULE 3Using the resultObjectionable organisms, trending and the final test.

   • Objectionable organisms and trending isolates
   • Final test (20 questions)

Questions