Dx Methods Flashcards

Bact culture

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Importance?

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Considered gold std!!!!

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Disadv-

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  • Takes a long time (48 hrs)
  • Very low sensitivity
  • Can’t culture some bact… Ex - Trepo Pallidum
  • Cultures only LIVE bact…
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