Rapid identification of clinical isolates often involves commercially packaged identification kits and fully automated instruments. What do these kits use to assess the preformed bacterial enzymes?
A) Extraction kits
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C) Chromogenic or fluorogenic substrates
D) Chemiluminescent substrates

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Chromogenic or fluorogenic substrates are commonly used in commercially packaged identification kits and fully automated instruments to assess the preformed bacterial enzymes. These substrates are designed to react with specific enzymes and produce a color or fluorescent signal, which can then be used to identify the bacterial species present in the sample. This method is both rapid and reliable, making it a popular choice in clinical microbiology laboratories.

Rapid Identification of Clinical Isolates Often Involves Commercially Packaged Identification