Identification of unknown Lab

CASE STUDY #5 Student Name: -------

(8 pts.)

1.- (0.5 pts.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ------------------------

Gram reaction, shape, and arrangement:

What were the signs and symptoms exhibited by the patient?

How is the SIM medium inoculated? (be specific)

2.- Chart _ 4 pts.

TESTS
Order of test	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Description of Result
Interpretation of Results
organisms not eliminated with the test

Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests, and any other material provided for these exercises.

3.- (0.5 pts.) Based on the results of the SIM test observed, is the organism an H2S producer?

Is the organism a fermenter? What sugars (if any) are fermented by the organism?

Using Tests 2-4 explain the following:

4.-(1 pt.) For test 2: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used.

5.- (1 pt.) For test 3: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used.

6.- (1 pt.) For test 4: Medium used, principle of test, any reagent or indicator used.