Dx Methods Flashcards
Bact culture
1
Q
Importance?
A
Considered gold std!!!!
2
Q
Disadv-
A
- Takes a long time (48 hrs)
- Very low sensitivity
- Can’t culture some bact… Ex - Trepo Pallidum
- Cultures only LIVE bact…
Importance?
Considered gold std!!!!
Disadv-