If a Throat Culture and Rapid Strep Screen Are Collected

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a throat culture and rapid strep screen are collected from someone with a sore throat, why are these tests ordered?

• A)To assign a diagnosis
• B)Ongoing assessment of the patient's progress and treatment
• C)Prevention or early detection of a disease through screening
• D)None of the above

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Direct

Expenses or costs that can be directly traced to a specific cost object, like a product, department, or project.

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