Cellulitis: Laboratory Identification

Question

Beta hemolytic colonies grew from the blood culture bottle after 18 hours incubation (see photograph). The following tests would be helpful in making a preliminary identification:

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

PYR

Catalase

Bacitracin susceptibility

SXT susceptibility

Learn more about laboratory continuing education for individuals and lab safety and compliance courses for the whole lab.

Current Topics in Clinical Microbiology course details »

Learn more about laboratory continuing education for ASCP, AMT, NCA, and state renewal and recertification requirements »

Get information on laboratory safety and compliance courses for clinical and medical laboratories »