N. 49 - Simple tips to facilitate the phenotypic identification of aerobic microorganisms after collection and incubation in Petri dish.

SCOPE OF IDENTIFICATION The purpose of the bacterial air monitoring is not only to count the total number of microorganisms for cubic meter (CFU/cm3), but also to identify the microorganism. STARTING PROTOCOL A. The best phase to pick up a colony from the agar surface for identification is the “LOG” phase (not the “LAG” and “Stationary”), because they are behavior properly being at the top of the health.