Biochemicals and Gram-Negative Organism ID

Key points

This eLearning course familiarizes laboratory professionals with reading a Gram stain, identifying colonial characteristics, and choosing biochemical tests used to identify Gram-negative microorganisms as well as commonly used testing algorithms. The course only covers aerobic microorganisms, those that grow in the presence of oxygen.

Course length: 1 hour

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Course length: 1 hour

Training objectives

This course is part of the Microbiology Series.

At the conclusion of this eLearning, you should be able to:

  • Identify different types of bacterial morphology seen on a Gram stain.
  • Identify different types of colonial characteristics.
  • Use flowcharts and identification charts to identify some common aerobic Gram-negative microorganisms.
  • Associate various biochemical tests with their correct applications.
  • Interpret the results of biochemical methods.

Continuing education

This course does not offer P.A.C.E.® credits. You may receive a course completion certificate without P.A.C.E.® credits.

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