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What is the primary method of identification used in the Parasitology Section?
What is the primary method of identification used in the Parasitology Section?
- Biochemical tests
- Physical appearance of parasites (correct)
- Acid-fast staining procedure
- Mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF)
What type of specimens are commonly submitted to the Mycobacteriology Section?
What type of specimens are commonly submitted to the Mycobacteriology Section?
- Blood
- Tissue samples
- Urine
- Sputum (correct)
What is the purpose of the Parasitology Section?
What is the purpose of the Parasitology Section?
- To diagnose tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections
- To perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- To identify viral replication
- To assist clinicians in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases (correct)
What is the cytopathic effect of viral replication?
What is the cytopathic effect of viral replication?
What is used in addition to acid-fast staining in the Mycobacteriology Section?
What is used in addition to acid-fast staining in the Mycobacteriology Section?
What is an example of a newer method for organism identification in the Mycobacteriology Section?
What is an example of a newer method for organism identification in the Mycobacteriology Section?
What is essential for the proper diagnosis of an infectious disease?
What is essential for the proper diagnosis of an infectious disease?
What type of specimens are collected from patients to diagnose infectious diseases?
What type of specimens are collected from patients to diagnose infectious diseases?
What is the role of healthcare professionals in the submission of clinical specimens?
What is the role of healthcare professionals in the submission of clinical specimens?
What is the importance of high-quality clinical specimens?
What is the importance of high-quality clinical specimens?
What is the primary function of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory?
What is the primary function of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory?
What is the term for the specimens collected from patients to diagnose infectious diseases?
What is the term for the specimens collected from patients to diagnose infectious diseases?
What is the role of CML professionals in the bacteriology section?
What is the role of CML professionals in the bacteriology section?
What type of specimens are processed in the mycology section?
What type of specimens are processed in the mycology section?
What is the primary responsibility of the mycology section?
What is the primary responsibility of the mycology section?
What is the purpose of a miniaturized biochemical test system?
What is the purpose of a miniaturized biochemical test system?
What can be observed on a blood agar plate?
What can be observed on a blood agar plate?
What is the process of identifying a pathogen to the species level?
What is the process of identifying a pathogen to the species level?
