Laboratory Identification of a Viral Infection Is Most Often Achieved

question 14

Multiple Choice

Laboratory identification of a viral infection is most often achieved by

• A)direct microscopy.
• B)a Gram stain.
• C)blood culture.
• D)electron microscopy.
• E)polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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