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The Six “I’s” of Microbiology • The Six I's are methods used to locate, grow, observe and characterize microorganisms. • It is not necessary to perform all of these steps, or to perform them exactly in this order. • Each case will vary. Specimen Collection Common specimens include body fluids, food, water and soil. Once the specimen has been collected, you can perform the six “I’s”. Inoculation The sample is placed into a container of sterile medium that provides microbes with the appropriate nutrients to sustain growth. Incubation Inoculated media is placed in a controlled environment to promote growth. Isolation Separation of microbes to isolate individual colonies which only contain one type of microbe.
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