Study of Penicillium using Temporary Mount
Penicillium can be found in a freezer that has not been cleaned for a duration of 2 months or longer.
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory tests are diagnostic procedures that are performed in a laboratory setting to assess the health of an individual. These tests may be used to diagnose a specific medical condition, to monitor treatment effectiveness, or to assess overall health.
Laboratory tests may involve the analysis of various specimens, including blood, urine, stool, tissues, and other body fluids. The specimens may be analyzed using a variety of techniques, including microscopy, culture methods, molecular techniques, and biochemical assays.
Laboratory tests are typically ordered by a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner, as part of a medical evaluation or treatment plan. They may be used to diagnose a specific condition, to monitor the progression of a disease, or to assess the effectiveness of a treatment.
Overall, laboratory tests are an important tool for the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions and play a vital role in healthcare. They provide important information to healthcare providers and help to guide the treatment and care of patients.
There are many different types of laboratory tests that can be performed, and the specific tests ordered will depend on the individual’s symptoms and medical history, as well as the healthcare provider’s concerns. Here are a few examples of common types of laboratory tests:
Blood tests: Blood tests involve the analysis of a blood sample and can be used to diagnose a variety of conditions, including infections, anemia, diabetes, and liver and kidney disorders.
Urine tests: Urine tests involve the analysis of a urine sample and can be used to diagnose conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
Stool tests: Stool tests involve the analysis of a stool sample and can be used to diagnose conditions such as infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain types of cancer.
Tissue tests: Tissue tests involve the analysis of a sample of tissue, such as a biopsy, and can be used to diagnose conditions such as cancer and infections.
Molecular tests: Molecular tests involve the analysis of genetic material, such as DNA or RNA, and can be used to diagnose a variety of conditions, including genetic disorders and infections.
Overall, the specific types of laboratory tests ordered will depend on the individual’s specific health concerns and the healthcare provider’s goals for the testing.
Study of Rhizopus by using Temporary Mount.
Rhizopus is a multicellular, saprophytic fungi and found on plants. They are parasitic on animals.
Study of Chlamydomonas and Volvox by using Whole mount
Chlamydomonas are single-celled green flagellates while Volvox is a part of colonial phytoflagellate that develops a hollow spheroid with several thousand cells enclosed in its mucilaginous wall.
Elek test – Principle, Procedure, Result
can be described as an test of immunoprecipitation (immunodiffusion) test that determines what specific strain of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae is toxic.
Temporary Wet Mount (TWM) technique for observation of Living Organisms.
In Mounting technique, the specimen to be observed is held on a microscopic slide by using a coverslip.
Isolation of Microorganism From Air
The microbial content of the outer atmosphere is changing with the season, it contains various pollen, algae, mosses, grains, spores of fungi, ferns, bacteria, and viruses.