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I couldn’t get any intel at 48 hours, unfortunately, so my BAP (1) and choc (2) subbed from thio plates are pretty… useless?

3: CNA

4: HE

5: MacConkey- MALDI ID: Pseudomonas putida

6: Mac/sorbitol

7: TCBS

8: Yersinia selective

9: CDC anaerobic

10: PEA

11: BBE/LKV

Isolated as much as I possibly could on BAP per my coordinator’s instructions (I think he’s trying to scare me and say my aquarium is dangerous, is it?). Planning to get a fresh sample for AFB processing tomorrow!

So, I opened the BAP for a split second realized there was mold, and promptly taped it up. And then taped the chocolate plate up later as well, just in case. But I’m starting to think it’s a contaminant?? So I plated some of the inoculated (opaque) thio broth on BAP and chocolate. Also yes, my technique needs work.

The anaerobes have not been opened yet, but I can see stuff is crowing on the CDC Ana plate. Will have to check on Monday. Hopefully my contact will be able to send me photos tomorrow.

Photo credit to one of my classmates!