Preliminary Identification of Bacterial Meningitis Pathogens

This course consists of four modules that focus on the preliminary identification of bacterial meningitis pathogens.

Module 1: Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices

This video describes best practices to ensure quality laboratory results. It also provides an overview of the laboratory equipment required to perform the tests described in this video series.

Video: Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices
Video: Biosécurité et bonnes pratiques de laboratoire

Module 2: Transporting and Handling Specimens

This video reviews the processes for transporting, receiving and aliquoting CSF specimens for meningitis laboratory testing.

Video: Transporting and Handling Specimens
Video: Transport et manipulation des échantillons

Module 3.1: Examing Specimens-Cytology

This video reviews cytology processes for assessing the presence of white blood cells and performing cell counts.

Video: Examining Specimens-Cytology
Video: Examen d'échantillons-cytologie

Module 3.2: Examining Specimens-Gram Stain

This video details the Gram stain process for assessing the presence of microorganisms and identifying their Gram-type.

Video: Examining Specimens-Gram Stain
Video: Examen d'échantillons coloration de Gram

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Preliminary Identification of Bacterial Meningitis Pathogens

Module 1: Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices

Module 2: Transporting and Handling Specimens

Module 3.1: Examing Specimens-Cytology

Module 3.2: Examining Specimens-Gram Stain