Why Is It Acceptable for a Fecal Sample to Be

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why is it acceptable for a fecal sample to be collected in a nonsterile container?

• A) Fecal samples can be runny and if the specimen leaks, this can present a biohazard.
• B) Many types of bacteria call the intestinal tract home; the specimen cannot become contaminated.
• C) Leakproof containers are always sterile, so the container will be leakproof, as well as sterile.
• D) Because DNA probes can determine resident flora from pathogenic bacteria.

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