A test used to identify Streptococcus pyogenes in a patientʹs throat swab is the
A) hemagglutination-inhibition test.
B) indirect ELISA test.
C) hemagglutination test.
D) indirect fluorescent-antibody test.
E) direct fluorescent-antibody test.

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The direct fluorescent-antibody test is used to detect specific antigens directly in a sample, such as a throat swab, by using antibodies labeled with a fluorescent dye. This method is suitable for identifying Streptococcus pyogenes.

A Test Used to Identify Streptococcus Pyogenes in a Patientʹs