Author Question: One of the most resistant genus and species of the Enterobacteriaceae is a A) beta-hemolytic, ... (Read 71 times)

abc · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

One of the most resistant genus and species of the Enterobacteriaceae is a

A) beta-hemolytic, indole-positive, lactose fermenter.
B) nonmotile, VP-negative, non-lactose fermenter.
C) VP-positive, nonmotile, indole-negative, lactose fermenter.
D) swarming, indole-negative, non-lactose fermenter.

Question 2

A urine specimen was collected in a physician's office on Friday afternoon. It was placed in the refrigerator for the courier to pick up and transport to the microbiology laboratory. The courier missed the specimen on his last run of the day.

The specimen remained in the refrigerator until Monday morning. The courier picked up the specimen on his first run of the day and transported it to the microbiology laboratory. On receipt, you will
A) centrifuge the specimen prior to processing. B) reject the specimen.
C) process the specimen. D) add preservative.