If a 2- to 3-Day Delay in Processing of a Specimen

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a 2- to 3-day delay in processing of a specimen for viral culture is unavoidable, the specimen should be

• A)refrigerated until processing occurs.
• B)frozen until processing occurs.
• C)inoculated into cell culture at the bedside.
• D)allowed to sit at room temperature or warmer, such as in an incubator.

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