Rapid Identification of Clinical Isolates Often Involves Commercially Packaged Identification

question 29

Multiple Choice

Rapid identification of clinical isolates often involves commercially packaged identification kits and fully automated instruments. What do these kits use to assess the preformed bacterial enzymes?

• A) Extraction kits
• B) Volatile benzenes
• C) Chromogenic or fluorogenic substrates
• D) Chemiluminescent substrates

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