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    This document outlines instructions for a virtual microbiology lab using the API 20E diagnostic tool to identify 6 unknown organisms and determine whether they are normal gut bacteria or pathogens. Students are asked to analyze different methods used by microbiologists to identify bacteria, including traditional lab techniques, the API test, and automated identification systems like the Vitek.

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    This document outlines instructions for a virtual microbiology lab using the API 20E diagnostic tool to identify 6 unknown organisms and determine whether they are normal gut bacteria or pathogens. Students are asked to analyze different methods used by microbiologists to identify bacteria, including traditional lab techniques, the API test, and automated identification systems like the Vitek.

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    This document outlines instructions for a virtual microbiology lab using the API 20E diagnostic tool to identify 6 unknown organisms and determine whether they are normal gut bacteria or pathogens. Students are asked to analyze different methods used by microbiologists to identify bacteria, including traditional lab techniques, the API test, and automated identification systems like the Vitek.

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    Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________

    Introduction to Microbiology – Virtual API 20E lab

    1. Using the API 20E diagnostic tool, identify all unknown organisms.

    Unknown Number API 20E Analytical Profile Organism Identification


    Number
    Organism 1
    Organism 2
    Organism 3
    Organism 4
    Organism 5
    Organism 6

    2. For each organism identified, determine whether or not it would be considered normal enteric
    microbiota or an enteric pathogen. If it is considered normal enteric microbiota, also include
    under what circumstances this organism could become a pathogen.

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    3. Compare and contrast the methods used by microbiologists to identify bacteria. The methods
    discussed should include traditional methods used in lab (selective and differential media,
    special growth conditions, broths and agars, etc.) as well as the API test, and automated
    technologies available, such as Biomerieux’s Vitek system. Use Biomerieux’s website to learn
    more about API and Vitek. Your analyses can include things such as time, cost, limitations, etc.
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