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HudsonKB16

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Validation of a new susceptibility method requires testing organisms
 
  A) with known susceptibility patterns.
  B) for at least two consecutive months.
  C) in parallel with both the new and current methods.
  D) both A and C.

Question 2

Explain what happens (increase, decrease, no affect) to the following analytes in an improperly stored specimen and WHY.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

a. Glucose is decreased due to glycolysis by bacteria.
b. Ketones are decreased due to volatilization and bacterial metabolism.
c. Bilirubin is decreased by photo oxidation to biliverdin by exposure to light.



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