What Services Does a Clinical Microbiology Lab Provide Physicians and Their

Multiple Choice

What services does a clinical microbiology lab provide physicians and their patients? (Select all that apply)

A) To determine if the patient's illness is caused by a microbe.
B) To identify pathogenic microbes that may be causing a patient's illness.
C) To determine the antibacterial susceptibility profile of a bacteria causing a patient's illness so therapy can be targeted.
D) To determine antiviral susceptibility to aid antibiotic therapy.