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Follow the guidelines below. 

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Preincubate the empty plates in incubator 30°C-35°C for 48 hours to check for any accidental contamination. Check for contamination again. If there is contamination record it and discard according to appropriate procedures. Take contamination-free plates to room temperature an hour before exposure.

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All samples (contaminated or not) should be disposed of according to procedures.

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After appropriate incubation microbiological contamination should grow into discrete macroscopic colonies that can be enumerated and the number of discrete colonies forming units (CFU) can be counted on each sample. 
Record the number (per unit surface area) on the results tab. Separate colony counts may be tabulated for mould and bacteria.

Colony types may be identified if this is considered appropriate.

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Recording of data provides oversight for microbiological cleanliness. In order for results to provide meaningful data, it is of key importance that alert and action limits are established. Alert levels ensure that any excursion of the parameter can be detected early. Action levels deviate more from the standard. If the alert level is exceeded repeatedly, this is considered equivalent to exceeding the action level. In practice, several statistical methods including normal, Poisson, and negative binomial modelling have been routinely used to set these limits. 

Exceeding action levels on isolated occasions may not require more action than an examination of control systems. However, the frequency of exceeding the limit should be examined and should be low. If the frequency is high or shows an upward trend then action should be taken which may include an increase in the frequency of testing, observation of operator technique or investigation of cleaning procedures.

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Identification of the causative microorganism(s) may aid tracing the source of the contamination. Successive results greater than the action levels demand that appropriate action is taken to reduce contamination to within limits. Where a problem has been observed the contaminating microorganisms should be identified. Isolated instances require no more action than an examination of control systems. If repeated contamination appears an investigation into the problem should take place and corrective action should be carried out which will rectify the problem. The corrective action should investigate the root cause of the problem and identify steps, with the timescale, that will be taken to reduce the contamination levels to \"normal\". A record of all action taken should be made in an \"Abnormal Event Log\".
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The following areas should be examined where action levels are repeatedly breached:

Identify:\n
\n\nInvestigate:
\n\nLiase with:
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Assemble the plates required and label them. Ensure that correct information about sampling is written on the base of the plate with a permanent ink marker.
The following sampling details should be recorded on the plate:

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After all the samples are taken, collect all sample swabs together, remove them from the sampling area and plate them as directed in the next step. Complete and enclose all the necessary documentation in [#Counting and recording...~tsk~ZU].

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Sampling: Wipe the swab over the sample area in close parallel streaks, using firm even pressure and rotating the swab between fingers to maximise sample pick-up. The swab should be held at a 30° angle to the contact surface. With the same swab, repeat this process at right angles to the first streaks to ensure that the entire sample area is swabbed. Replace swab into transport tube ensuring that swab comes into contact with the transport medium by pushing down hard. Clean the surface tested with disinfectant.

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Follow the guidelines below for plating of swabs.

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Make sure the sampling surface it is dry. Assemble the needle and 10 mL syringe. Open the ampoule of 0.9% NaCl Injection BP and draw up the contents. Push a small amount of liquid (about 0.5 mL) from the syringe directly onto the swab. Do not allow the needle tip to come into contact with the swab.

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Following testing, the samples should be incubated as soon as possible and should be held at room temperature with the medium uppermost until incubated or manipulated.

Incubation of samples:
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Following testing, the samples should be incubated as soon as possible and should be held at room temperature with the medium uppermost until incubated or manipulated.

Incubation of samples:
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Incubation conditions should be monitored to ensure that the appropriate incubation temperature is maintained throughout the incubation phase.", "position": 1, "completed": false, "completed_on": null, "user_id": 202, "created_at": "2018-11-15T09:56:32.186Z", "updated_at": "2019-02-20T07:55:58.540Z", "last_modified_by_id": 202, "protocol_id": 3554 }, "checklists": [], "step_comments": [], "step_assets": [], "assets": [], "step_tables": [], "tables": [] } ] } ], "results": [] }, { "my_module": { "id": 2551, "name": "Catalase Test", "due_date": null, "description": null, "x": 106, "y": 50, "my_module_group_id": 1250, "created_at": "2019-01-31T09:55:55.627Z", "updated_at": "2019-02-19T14:12:22.377Z", "archived": false, "archived_on": null, "created_by_id": 202, "last_modified_by_id": 202, "archived_by_id": null, "restored_by_id": null, "restored_on": null, "workflow_order": 7, "experiment_id": 440, "state": "uncompleted", "completed_on": null }, "outputs": [], "my_module_tags": [], "task_comments": [], "my_module_repository_rows": [], "user_my_modules": [], "protocols": [ { "protocol": { "id": 4196, "name": null, "authors": null, "description": null, "added_by_id": null, "my_module_id": 2551, "team_id": 1, "protocol_type": "unlinked", "parent_id": null, "parent_updated_at": null, "archived_by_id": null, "archived_on": null, "restored_by_id": null, "restored_on": null, "created_at": "2019-01-31T09:55:55.631Z", "updated_at": "2019-02-07T12:55:24.307Z", "published_on": null, "nr_of_linked_children": 0 }, "protocol_protocol_keywords": [], "steps": [ { "step": { "id": 5496, "name": "Tube test", "description": "\n

Follow the guidelines: 

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Follow the guidelines below. 

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Immediate effervescence (bubble formation): 
Catalase positive reactions
No bubble formation: 
Catalase Negative reaction
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Follow the guidelines below: 

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Oxidase test is used for identification of Pseudomonas spp, Aeromonas spp,  Neisserias spp, Vibrio spp and Pasteurella spp, all of which produces oxidase enzyme. 

Blue-purple colour: Oxidase positive
No purple colour: Oxidase negative

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Wipe the slides with spirit or alcohol. After cleaning, dry the slides and place them on laboratory towels until ready for use. Drawing a circle on the underside of the slide using a glassware-marking pen may be helpful to clearly designate the area in which you will prepare the smear.  You may also label the slide with the initials of the name of the organism on the edge of the slide. 
With a sterile cooled loop, place a drop of sterile water or saline solution on the slide. Sterilize and cool the loop again and pick up a very small sample of a bacterial colony and gently stir into the drop of water/saline on the slide to create an emulsion.

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Heat fixing kills the bacteria in the smear, firmly adheres the smear to the slide, and allows the sample to more readily take up stains.
Allow the smear to air dry. After the smear has air-dried, hold the slide at one end and pass the entire slide through the flame of a Bunsen burner two to three times with the smear-side up.

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Follow the guidelines below:

Important:  Great care must be taken when heating the carbol fuchsin especially if staining is carried out over a tray or other container in which highly flammable chemicals have collected from the previous staining. Only a small flame should be applied under the slides using an ignited swab previously dampened with a few drops of acid alcohol or 70% v/v ethanol or methanol. Do not use a large ethanol soaked swab because this is a fire risk.

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RED: Acid fast organisms 
BLUE: Non-acid fast organisms
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Follow the guidelines below.

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Reagents below can be made or purchased.

Crystal Violet Staining Reagent:

Solution A for crystal violet staining reagent

\n\nSolution B for crystal violet staining reagent
\n\nMix A and B to obtain crystal violet staining reagent. Store for 24 h and filter through paper prior to use.

Gram's Iodine:

\n\nGrind the iodine and potassium iodide in a mortar and add water slowly with continuous grinding until the iodine is dissolved. Store in amber bottles.

Safranin:

Stock solution:
\n\n

Working Solution:

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Wipe the slides with spirit or alcohol. After cleaning, dry the slides and place them on laboratory towels until ready for use. Drawing a circle on the underside of the slide using a glassware-marking pen may be helpful to clearly designate the area in which you will prepare the smear.  You may also label the slide with the initials of the name of the organism on the edge of the slide. 
With a sterile cooled loop, place a drop of sterile water or saline solution on the slide. Sterilize and cool the loop again and pick up a very small sample of a bacterial colony and gently stir into the drop of water/saline on the slide to create an emulsion.

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Heat fixing kills the bacteria in the smear, firmly adheres the smear to the slide, and allows the sample to more readily take up stains.
Allow the smear to air dry. After the smear has air-dried, hold the slide at one end and pass the entire slide through the flame of a Bunsen burner two to three times with the smear-side up.

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After all the samples are taken, collect all sample plates together, remove them from the sampling area and incubate as directed. Complete and enclose the necessary documentation [#Counting and recording...~tsk~ZU].

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Assemble the plates required and label them. Ensure that correct information about sampling is written on the base of the plate with a permanent ink marker.
The following sampling details should be recorded on the plate:

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Sampling: Place the plates to the appropriate location with lids still on. Raise lids to expose the surface of the medium, rest the lid on the very edge of the plate so the entire agar surface is completely exposed. Take care not to put fingers on plates and avoid passing anything over the top of plates being exposed. Leave plates exposed for the full shift and/or 4 hours. The exposure time should be recorded before sending plates for incubation. After exposure, replace the lids of the plates. Clean the surface, where the plates were placed.
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Preparation of sampling location and air sampler: Ensure air sampler is fully charged. Sanitize the external surfaces of the unit with sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol. Press the black colour button on the bottom side to start the air sampler.
Sampling: Select standard mode and press confirm. Select 10 000L of air volume and press enter key to confirm. After pressing the enter key START FOR 10 000 will appear on display. Carefully remove the cover from the sieve. Place the settle plate on the air sampler and screw the sieve head. Start the air sampler by pressing enter. Sampling should last around 10 minutes.
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All samples should be discarded according to procedures. 

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Follow streaking procedure as displayed on image and guidelines below.

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Follow the protocol for incubation in [#Incubation~tsk~ZP] 

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Prepare a safe and sterile workspace: Sterilize all instruments, solutions, and media prior to using them for plating procedures. Clear away all materials cluttering your work area on the laboratory bench. Clean work area with disinfectant to minimize possible contamination. Set up a Bunsen burner. Work slowly, carefully, and deliberately within the sterile field area created by the updraft of the flame. Arrange all the supplies needed for the procedure on the laboratory bench near the sterile field. Make sure all the materials are properly labelled. Prepare new settle plates and settle plates from where you are isolating colonies.
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Use different tests to identify microorganisms:

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After all the samples are taken, collect all sample plates together, remove them from the sampling area and incubate as directed. Complete and enclose the necessary documentation [#Counting and recording...~tsk~ZU].

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Assemble the plates required and label them. Ensure that correct information about sampling is written on the base of the plate with a permanent ink marker.
The following sampling details should be recorded on the plate:

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Transfer the contact plates into the area to be tested. Enter the area according to the procedures. Ensure that the testing area is dry. 

When sampling surfaces with contact plates, remove the lid and place the agar surface in maximum contact with the sampling site for 10 seconds by applying a constant force spread evenly over the whole contact plate without twisting or sliding and avoiding the creation of bubbles. After contact with the sample surface, remove and replace the lid, avoiding any unnecessary hand movement near or over the agar surface. Clean it with disinfectant to remove any possible traces of agar.

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Testing conditions: Sampling should take place at the end of a work session, but before the person would carry out any cleaning. Before performing the test the person should ensure that gloves are dry and free of any disinfectant.

Glove test: The person doing the sampling should lift the lid of the plate, with the opposite hand to that being tested, and keeping hold of the lid in the other hand, touch the agar surface with the tips of all fingers then the thumb (in the gap on the plate behind where fingers were tested) on the hand being tested. A firm and even pressure should be applied for approximately 5 to 10 seconds, taking care not to damage the agar surface. Replace the lid of the plate. Repeat for the other hand. Ensure that the glove surfaces tested are cleaned with a suitable disinfectant to remove any possible traces of agar before performing any other operations.

Gowning test: The person doing the sampling should lift the lid of the plate and keep hold of the lid, touch the gown in the chest and clavicle area with agar surface. A firm and even pressure should be applied for approximately 5 to 10 seconds, taking care not to damage the agar surface. Replace the lid of the plate. Ensure that the gown surfaces tested are cleaned with a suitable disinfectant to remove any possible traces of agar before performing any other operations.

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