Sodium Polyanetholsulfonate (SPS) Performs All the Following Functions in the Blood

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sodium polyanetholsulfonate (SPS) performs all the following functions in the blood culture bottles, except

• A) anticoagulation.
• B) prevention of phagocytosis.
• C) act as a bacterial nutrient.
• D) inactivate certain antimicrobials.

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