Tuberculosis May Be Diagnosed Using A(n) ________ on Sputum (Lung

Question

Tuberculosis may be diagnosed using a(n) ________ on sputum (lung fluid) samples.
A) direct fluorescent antibody test
B) complement fixation test
C) neutralization test
D) immunochromatographic assay
E) viral hemagglutination test

Accepted Answer

The direct fluorescent antibody test is a commonly used diagnostic test for tuberculosis, which involves staining sputum samples with fluorescent dyes and examining them under a microscope. This test can detect mycobacteria, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, in the sputum samples, helping to confirm the diagnosis. The other options listed are not typically used to diagnose tuberculosis.