Bacterial Identification Technique

Posted by Tami Port Jul 16, 2008

There are several new articles in Suite101’s Microbiology topic related to procedures used in the identification of bacteria. This page provides links to help you find what you are looking for.

Differential Stains

• Gram Stain

1. Gram-positive Bacteria
2. Gram-negative Bacteria

• Acid Fast Stain
• Endospore Stain

Differential & Selective Media

• Differential Bacteria Growth Media
• Selective Bacterial Growth Media
• Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)
• MacConkey's Agar (MAC)
• Blood Agar (BAP)

Metabolic Tests for Specific Bacterial Identification

• API-20E

More Microbiology Resources

For more information on Microbiology, see the SPO Virtual Microbiology Classroom, or Todar’s Online Textbook of Bacteriology.