The determination of the number of bacteria present in specimens such as urine is referred to as a(n) _________ analysis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
quantitative
A quantitative analysis is a determination of the number of bacteria present in a specimen. Quantitative analysis is often performed on urine specimens because if only a few cells are present, they may not be indicative of disease.
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