Microbiology Immunology 9175256a The following diagnostic tests are useful for corresponding purposes except A Ziehl-Neelsen staining - Detection of mycobacteria B Immunoflorescence - Detection of Influenza virus C Specific IgM antibodies - Immunity against Rubella D Specific IgM antibodies - Detection of acute infection High-Yield Explanation IgM antibody appears following an acute infection. It is not specific for a disease. Ref: Baveja textbook of microbiology; 4th edition