The tube coagulase test:

a. detects bound coagulase.
b. detects extracellular coagulase.
c. is performed on slide coagulase-positive isolates to confirm a positive result.
d. requires citrated reagent plasma.


B
The tube coagulase test is a test for the form of coagulase produced by S. aureus that is called extracellular free coagulase.

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