Multiple Choice
The definitive identification of clinically significant isolates is:
A) always necessary and should be carried out by the laboratory at all times.
B) desirable in most cases;however,limited identification may sometimes be necessary and helpful.
C) often not cost effective and should be performed only when requested by the attending physician.
D) not necessary in most cases and should not be routinely performed by the laboratory.
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