Which of the Following Is NOT True of Newer Clinical

Which of the following is NOT true of newer clinical techniques compared to conventional techniques that require culturing?

A) The new techniques require no special equipment or training.
B) They require less time since bacteria do not have to grow.
C) Some of the newer techniques can be quantitated.
D) Some newer molecular techniques can be applied to viruses and unculturable bacteria.
E) They may rely on the presence of DNA, RNA, antigens or other proteins, and antibodies for detection of the pathogen.