Which of the Following Would Typically Be the Initial Indicator

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would typically be the initial indicator of bacteria growing within a blood culture tube?

• A) An automated incubator will detect fluorescence.
• B) Bacterial colonies will appear on blood agar.
• C) Bacterial colonies will appear on MacConkey agar.
• D) Centrifugation will cause sediment to appear at the end of the tube.

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