Influenzae Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Influenzae and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Specimen Handling and Storage The stability of the CSF sample varies depending on the procedures ordered.
Cell counts are ALWAYS STAT and should be performed within 30 - 60 minutes for best results.
Samples should be left at room temperature for no longer than one hour and refrigerated following testing.
Refrigeration is not recommended for culture specimens since fastidious organisms such as Haemophilus influenzae and Neisseria meningitidis may not survive the cold temperature.
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| The most frequent cause of bacterial meningitis in older adults is: | View Page |
| Which of the following media contains the X and V factors necessary for the growth of Haemophilus influenzae: | View Page |
| On sheep blood agar Haemophilus influenzae may exhibit satellite formation around all but which of the following organisms: | View Page |
| Which of the following growth factor(s) is necessary for the proper culture of Haemophilus influenzae: | View Page |
| A Brown and Brenn gram stain was performed on one of the tissue biopsy specimens. Organisms were seen as shown in the photograph. Based on the history and the appearance of the bacteria, the most likely identification is: | View Page |