How Long Does It Take to Detect Most Mycobacterium Spp

Question

How long does it take to detect most Mycobacterium spp. with the BACTEC method?
A) Less than 2 weeks
B) 3 weeks
C) 4 weeks
D) 6 weeks

Accepted Answer

The BACTEC method significantly reduces the time to detect most Mycobacterium species, often allowing detection in less than 2 weeks. This is a substantial improvement over traditional culture methods, which can take up to 6 weeks or longer.