“Thrush” is a disease condition caused by which of the following fungi?

You receive a specimen with the following information: Source – Skin/Superficial lesion. What three organisms from this source would you suspect? [1] [2] [3] What atmospheric conditions: [4] and temperature(s): [5] would you incubate the inoculated cultures for the suspected organisms above?

Describe the colony morphology on LJ: [1]   Describe the colony morphology as viewed under the scope on 7H10: [2]        Growth was observed >7 days. What organism do you suspect? Write out the genus and species/complex: [3] Name at least two tests could you perform to rule out the organism you answered above (acronyms ok)? [4] [5]

QC testing of antimicrobial susceptibility tests (ASTs) include all of processes below except:

Which of the following statements are false regarding laboratory corrective action process?

Which of the following statements is not true regarding Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM)?

Which of the following statements is incorrect in regard to the assay validation process?

For verification studies, the lab must verify the manufacturer’s established reportable range for the test.  Which of the following DOES NOT apply? 

Which of the following statements regarding proficiency testing is FALSE:

You obtain the below results on a gram stain of CSF. The CTA carbohydrate utilization is also represented.             What is the most likely organism fitting these characteristics?