Join this hands-on, practical training and learn how to identify microbiological cultures. Get to know classical procedures for selection and identification.  Learn about the required media and modern rapid methods.   

Programme

Day 1

• Introduction
• Basic knowledge of identification of microorganisms
• Handling and examination of prepared cultures from different samples e.g. environmental monitoring, water on contact plates, swabs, membranes
• Preparation of pure cultures
• Introduction into microscope work and identification of microorganisms including staining procedures
• Practical work with biochemical rapid tests

Day 2

• Overview Molecular genetic methods and Mycoplasma detection
• Identification with Maldi-TOF MS and FTIR spectroscopy
• Practice in manual biochemical identification methods (Multi-Test-Systems, additional tests) and special media, e.g. chromogenic media using the prepared cultures
• Practice in molecular genetic rapid methods using the example of Mycoplasma detection
• Practice in identification of bacteria, yeasts and moulds by MALDI-TOF MS and FTIR spectroscopy

Day 3

• Analysis of the results from molecular genetic rapid methods, MALDI-TOF MS, FTIR spectroscopy and manual biochemical methods
• Increasing laboratory identification system performance with the use of quality control - Usage of reference strains
• Consolidation and discussion of all results from bacterial identification
• Basic knowledge and practice of yeast and moulds identification including microscopy
• Beneficial literature and helpful addresses