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Clinical Microbiology Diagnostic Tests Quiz

Explore essential microbiology lab tests through this set of flashcards, detailing test names, mediums used, and indicators of positive or negative reactions. Perfect for students and professionals enhancing diagnostic skills in...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
How can hydrogen sulfide gas production be detected in a laboratory setting?

Peptone iron agar deep containing ferrous sulfate(+) Black precipitate(-) No change

Performing a citrate utilization test

Using an Eosin Methylene Blue agar plate

Conducting a urease test

Sample Question 2
What test detects urease production and is useful in distinguishing Proteus?

Indole test, positive result

Citrate test, blue color

Urea broth, phenol red(+) Fuchsia/ magneta(-) Yellow/ orange

Methyl red test, red color

Sample Question 3
What is the test for lysine and ornithine decarboxylase as a way to overcome the IMViC tests limit?

Lysine & Ornithine broth, mineral oil, Bromcresol purple(+) Purple(-) No color change/ yellow

Indole test, Methyl red test, Voges-Proskauer test.

MacConkey agar, Simmons citrate agar, Urease test.

Mannitol salt agar, Eosin methylene blue agar, Phenylalanine agar.