Microscopic count is used to estimate microbial load of a sample by counting colonies present on the plate. A count of more than 300 colonies on the plate may include overlapping colonies resulting in inaccurate count. a. First statement is TRUE, Second statement is FALSE. b. First statement is FALSE, Second statement is TRUE. c. Both statements are TRUE. d. Both statements are FALSE.

Microscopic count is used to estimate microbial load of a sample by counting colonies present on the plate. A count of more than 300 colonies on the plate may include overlapping colonies resulting in inaccurate count. a. First statement is TRUE, Second statement is FALSE. b. First statement is FALSE, Second statement is TRUE. c. Both statements are TRUE. d. Both statements are FALSE.

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter6: Basic Clinical Chemistry

Section6.8: Fecal Occult Blood Test

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