Practicals · Microbiology · General Laboratory Skills
Motility testing (hanging drop preparation, Cragie's tube)
- Type
- Lab technique
Videos and resources
- VideoHanging drop for bacterial motility3:18
- VideoMotility Determination in Bacteria - Amrita University4:37
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Motility by hanging drop preparation and other methods.” ( NMC curriculum, page 16)
“Tests for Motility: hanging drop, Cragie's tube, dark ground microscopy for spirochaetes” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 17)
“Motility testing of bacteria” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 22)