Definitive Identification of Clinically Significant Isolates

question 3

Multiple Choice

Definitive identification of clinically significant isolates

• A)is always necessary and should be carried out by the laboratory at all times.
• B)is desirable in most cases but sometimes limited identification may be necessary and helpful.
• C)is often not cost effective and should be done only when requested by the attending physician.
• D)is not necessary in most cases and should not be done routinely by the laboratory.

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