Which of the Following Is a Guideline for the Preparation

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for the preparation and transportation of a specimen to an outside laboratory for pathologic study?

• A) Use whatever collection device is available
• B) Maintain the sample in a state as close to its original state as possible
• C) Use the same specimen for both microbiologic and pathologic examination
• D) Keep the specimens in a heated environment after obtaining them
• E) Obtain the specimen after the patient has started taking an antimicrobial

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