What Is the Purpose of the Digestion-Decontamination Processing of Specimens

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the digestion-decontamination processing of specimens submitted for mycobacterial culture?

• A) To release all bacteria in the sample
• B) To make the specimen easier to plate
• C) To allow chemical decontaminants to kill nonmycobacterial organisms
• D) To liquefy the outer cell wall of the mycobacteria so that they will grow faster

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Definitions:

Working Capital Management

The management of a company's short-term assets and liabilities to ensure it has adequate funds to continue its operations and avoid financial distress.

Current Assets

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Current Liabilities

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Collection Process

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