Multiple Choice
Microarrays, hybridization tests, and ribotyping are increasing in frequency in their use in clinical labs for diagnosis of infectious diseases and the microorganisms causing them. Why is this?
A) The tests are more easily performed in a doctor's office or hospital, right there where the specimens are taken.
B) They are cheaper than biochemical tests.
C) Genomic testing has less errors compared to biochemical tests and serological tests.
D) They have greater specificity for the organism because they employ specific antibody.
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