Most Group A strep screening kits are immunoassay tests, which means they work by:
A. preparing a stained slide from the specimen to check for streptococcus bacteria.
B. exposing the specimen to several antibiotics to see which one works best.
C. using antibodies to bacterial antigens to create a reaction, such as a color change.
D. using a culture medium to encourage the microorganisms to grow so they can be identified.
Answer: C
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