If Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)is Performed on a Bordetella

question 3

Multiple Choice

If real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is performed on a Bordetella isolate,then it must be noted that this type of swab is unacceptable for collection because of the presence of which of the following inhibitory factors?

• A)Dacron
• B)Cotton
• C)Rayon
• D)Calcium alginate

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