Final answer:
The term 'COP' is not related to a rapid microbial testing procedure but to 'Coagulase-Positive' staphylococci species. Rapid microbial testing is reflected in technologies like immunochromatographic assays and 'lab-on-a-chip' devices.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'COP refers to a rapid microbial testing procedure' is false. COP is an acronym that can refer to 'Coagulase-Positive' with regard to staphylococci, such as Staphylococcus aureus, which is distinguished from coagulase-negative staphylococci (CONS) through various tests, including coagulase testing and passive agglutination testing.
However, rapid microbial testing procedures are indeed becoming more common, as exemplified by immunochromatographic assays (such as lateral flow tests or strip tests) and advanced technologies like the 'lab-on-a-chip' devices, which can quickly test for multiple diseases at an affordable price and have significant potential for point-of-care use.