Quality Control Is Set Up to Test Urea Agar

question 2

Multiple Choice

Quality control is set up to test urea agar.M.genitalium and M.hominis are used;however,both organisms are negative for urease activity.Which one of the following statements explains these findings?

• A)The urea agar is most likely expired.
• B)The incubation time is most likely abbreviated.
• C)A technical error has occurred.
• D)These two organisms are poor choices for quality control of urea agar.

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