The Direct Microscopic Examination is a Useful Tool for All

Question

The direct microscopic examination is a useful tool for all the following reasons, except
A) it can tell the physician what type of normal flora is present on the smear and if it is anaerobic or aerobic.
B) it can be used to determine the quality of the specimen.
C) it can give the microbiology technologist and the physician an indication of the infectious process involved.
D) it can dictate the need for nonroutine or additional testing.

Accepted Answer

Direct microscopic examination cannot determine the type of normal flora present on a smear as it only focuses on the presence and characteristics of microorganisms causing infection.