The Difference Between the Serum Bactericidal Test and the Minimum

question 2

Multiple Choice

The difference between the serum bactericidal test and the minimum bactericidal concentration test is that

• A)the medium used is patient's serum.
• B)the source of the antibiotic used in testing is the patient's own serum that contains the therapeutic antimicrobial agent(s) that the patient has been receiving.
• C)the antibacterial impact of factors other than the antibiotics also are observed.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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