LooseLeaf Benson's Microbiological Applications Laboratory Manual-Concise Version
LooseLeaf Benson's Microbiological Applications Laboratory Manual-Concise Version
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ISBN: 9781259705236
Author: Alfred E Brown Ph.D., Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To explain: The advantages and disadvantages of multitest systems for bacterial identification.

Introduction: Multitest system has been developed for the identification of medically crucial microbes. The Enterotube II is an example of a multitest system and it is used to identify unknown gram-negative, oxidase-negative, and rod-shaped bacteria.

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Advantages of multitest systems:

  • Rapid identification
  • At a time numerous biochemical test can be inoculated
  • Minimal equipment is needed

Disadvantages of multitest systems:

  • Interpretation of biochemical reactions can be difficult
  • Chances of contamination to all the test is high
  • Media carry-over from neighbouring chambers

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