In general, rapid immunoassays for Legionella pneumophilia have the highest sensitivities and
specificities when the specimen tested is
A) urine.
B) whole blood.
C) a nasopharyngeal swab.
D) a deep cough sputum.
E) serum or plasma.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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