What Are Two Advantages of Automated Tests Used to Determine

question 78

Multiple Choice

What are two advantages of automated tests used to determine antimicrobial susceptibility?

• A) They are easier to perform.
• B) They produce results more quickly than conventional tests.
• C) They produce results more quickly than conventional tests AND they are easier to perform.
• D) They take longer to perform BUT they give fewer false results.
• E) They are cheaper than conventional tests AND they give more accurate results.

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