What laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose brucellosis?

Practice Questions

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What laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose brucellosis?
  1. Blood culture
  2. PCR test
  3. ELISA
  4. Urine culture

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose brucellosis?
  • Step 1: Understand that brucellosis is an infection caused by bacteria.
  • Step 2: Know that the bacteria can be found in the bloodstream of infected individuals.
  • Step 3: Learn that a blood culture is a test that checks for bacteria in the blood.
  • Step 4: Recognize that a blood culture is considered the best test (gold standard) for diagnosing brucellosis.
  • Step 5: Remember that if the blood culture shows the bacteria, it confirms the diagnosis of brucellosis.
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