The gold standard, used by most laboratories for detection of Rickettsia spp., is
A) indirect immunofluorescence. B) immunoperoxidase.
C) latex agglutination. D) cell line culture.
A
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A. Alcohol B. Soap and water C. Hibiclens D. Hydrogen peroxide E. 10% bleach