Chapter 15

2. Agar plate that allows for growth of most organisms and looking for lysis of RBC
5. The concentration of antibodies in a patients sample
6. The leading cause of health acquired infections(UTI)
8. Observable characteristics of a microbes properties
10. Involves in vitro testing of a specimen such as serum, urine, CSP fluid and saliva for the presence of specific antibodies
11. Testing that is based on enzyme-mediated metabolic reactions visualized by a color change
12. A flow chart used to determine bacterial identification based on results
13. Type of media that is used to encourage the growth of only the suspected pathogen/type of bacteria
14. Analysis of microbes DNA or RNA
15. Agar plate that allows for growth of gram negative organisms and to characterize any lactose fermentation

1. Type of media used to identify definitive characteristics of a bacteria
3. Type of Technique that's imperative to avoid any contamination
4. Placed inside the diaper and adheres to the skin surrounding genitalia
7. Testing used in identifying the causative agents of syphilis, gonorrhea and meningitis
9. Analysis of microbes using Antibodies or the presence of antigens