SAMPLE 1

The plate on the left shows growth under aerobic conditions, the plate on the right shows growth under anaerobic conditions.

SAMPLE 2

The plate on the left shows growth under aerobic conditions, the plate on the right shows no growth under anaerobic conditions.

SAMPLE 3

The plate on the left shows growth under aerobic conditions, the plate on the right shows no growth under anaerobic conditions.

GRAM STAIN

The gram stain shows a Gram postive coccus.

Catalase test positive, coagulase test negative.

Organism identified as Staphylococcus epidermidis.

 

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