Culture and sensitivity tests:
a. stain a microorganism as gram positive or gram negative.
b. determine the shape of the organisms present.
c. identify the DNA of organisms present in the sputum.
d. determine the antibiotic(s) best suited for combating an infection.
D
Culture and sensitivity tests are used to actively grow bacteria to determine the antibiotic(s) best suited for combating an infection. The Gram stain procedure is used to classify bacteria as gram positive or gram negative. Microscopic examination is needed to identify the organism's shape. DNA analysis requires special laboratory capabilities.
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