The First Identification Test Performed on a Clinical Isolate of Gram-Positive,catalase-Positive

question 16

Multiple Choice

The first identification test performed on a clinical isolate of gram-positive,catalase-positive cocci would likely be the:

• A)penicillin test.
• B)Gram stain.
• C)oxidase test.
• D)coagulase test.

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