Although a Useful Test in the Past,the Particle Agglutination Assay

question 8

Multiple Choice

Although a useful test in the past,the particle agglutination assay for the detection of H.influenzae,type b,capsular polysaccharide antigen is no longer reliable because of:

• A)insufficiently high concentration of the organisms in clinical infections.
• B)a lack of sensitivity and specificity of the test procedure.
• C)the frequent use of antimicrobial therapy before collecting the specimen.
• D)the increased use of H.influenzae,type b,vaccination.

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