The direct microscopic examination is a useful tool for all the following reasons, except it can:
A)tell the physician what type of normal flora is present on the smear and if it is anaerobic or aerobic.
B)be used to determine the quality of the specimen.
C)give the microbiology technologist and the physician an indication of the infectious process involved.
D)dictate the need for nonroutine or additional testing.

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A direct microscopic examination can inform a physician if bacteria are present, but it cannot tell the physician if the bacteria are normal flora, nor if they are anaerobic or aerobic.The microscopic examination will show formed elements such as epithelial cells, white blood cells, red blood cells, bacteria, and fungus, but it only shows shapes.

The Direct Microscopic Examination Is a Useful Tool for All