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In the Enterotube II, The alpha-Naphthol reagent is used for which test? Select

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Question

In the Enterotube II, The alpha-Naphthol reagent is used for which test?

Select one:

a. PA

b. Dulcitol

c. Citrate

d. Lysine

e. VP

In the Enterotube II, if your VP test has a red result this indicates:

Select one:

a. Sulfur reduction

b. Citrate utilization

c. Glucose fermentation

d. Urea hydrolyzation

e. Acetoin production

Lab exercise 8-5: Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Select one:

a. Type AB+ patients have no A, B, or Rh antibodies

b. The agglutination reaction can be performed on a slide

c. AB and Rh are the only antigens on RBCs

d. Type O+ blood is the most common in the U.S.

e. Anti-Rh antibodies are also called anti-D antibodies

Explanation / Answer

1.In the Enterotube II, The alpha-Naphthol reagent is used for VP test

VP is a test used to detect acetoin in a bacterial broth culture. The test is performed by adding alpha-naphthol and potassium hydroxide to the Voges-Proskauer broth which has been inoculated with bacteria. A cherry red color indicates a positive result, while a yellow-brown color indicates a negative result.