How Many Hours of Incubation Are Necessary for the Antimicrobial

question 15

Multiple Choice

How many hours of incubation are necessary for the antimicrobial susceptibility test run on the BD Phoenix?

• A) 6 to 8 hours
• B) 8 to 12 hours
• C) 12 to 18 hours
• D) 24 hours

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