A sensitivity test is done to:
A) identify the organism.
B) determine which antibiotics would be most effective for treating patients' bacterial infections.
C) perform a colony count.
D) determine whether the organism will grow anaerobically.

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A sensitivity test is done to determine which antibiotics would be most effective for treating patients' bacterial infections. The test measures the effectiveness of various antibiotics against the bacteria isolated from the patient's infection. This information helps the healthcare provider to choose the most appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

A Sensitivity Test Is Done To