This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2019, Subject name: Microbiology
Beta 3 glucan assay testing not done for 
Select and explain. 
A. Invasive candidiasis, B. Aspergillosis, C. Pneumocystis carnii, D. Mucormycosis
D: Mucormycosis
Answer: D: Mucormycosis 
Explanation: Beta 3 glucan assay is used to detect the presence of beta 3 glucan in the fungal cell wall. It is used for Invasive candidiasis, Aspergillosis, Pneumocystis cranii but not for Mucormycosis.