Phlebotomy and Lab

considered the most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens

What disorder is a complication of a strep infection manifested by inflammation of the heart tissue

A preparation of a specimen in a liquid that allows the organisms to remain alive and mobile while being identified is a(n)

What information must be included on a laboratory request form

What is the shape of streptococci bacteria

An acute, often fatal, infectious bacterial disease caused by the introduction of pathogenic spores, which enter the body through a contaminated puncture wound, is

most common staining procedure, which differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls

respiratory disease that causes fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue, and is spread by airborne transmission is

What is the name of a solution of a dye or group of dyes that imparts a distinctive color to microorganisms

Bacteria are most commonly classified according to their

Fungi that grow into large, fuzzy, multicelled organisms that produce spores are called

Beneficial bacteria found in the body that perform functions such as producing vitamins are called

type of bacteria causes boils, acne, abscesses, food poisoning, and a type of pneumonia

The viral infection that affects the salivary glands, causing fever, headache, and inflammation of the glands is

the following specimens would be collected if the practitioner suspects a patient has tuberculosis

bacteria grow in grape-like clusters and are commonly found on the skin

refers to the study of microorganisms

Procedures for packaging and labeling a specimen for mail delivery are set by

what can weaken the body's ability to fight infection

A microorganism capable of causing disease is a

The acid-fast staining procedure is a

The hard protein the body produces that makes visualizing the fungus possible only in a KOH mount is called