Which Test is Especially Good for Bacteria That are Not

Question

Which test is especially good for bacteria that are not readily cultivated in the lab?
A)Gram stain
B)Direct antigen testing
C)Dichotomous key
D)Direct fluorescence antibody (DFA)testing
E)Phage test

Accepted Answer

Direct fluorescence antibody (DFA) testing is particularly useful for detecting bacteria that are difficult to culture, as it uses antibodies tagged with a fluorescent dye to bind to specific antigens on the bacteria, allowing for direct visualization under a microscope.