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Brain heart infusion (BHI) Broth: Introduction, Composition, Principle, Preparation, Test Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Modifications, Uses, and Keynotes

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Blood inoculated BHI broth after 4 days of incubation showing bacterial growth

Introduction of BHI Broth Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) broth is a highly nutritive medium and is thus useful for cultivating a wide variety of microorganisms like aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, yeasts, and molds.  BHI broth is commonly used in blood culture work and allied pathological …

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Glucose Challenge Test (GCT): Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

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Glucose Challenge Test (GCT):Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction of Glucose Challenge Test The glucose challenge test (GCT) measures the body’s response to glucose (sugar) and it is tested during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy). The GCT is done in two steps. Initially drink a glass of …

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