Evaluation of the Quality of the Sputum Specimen Sent to the Laboratory

question 12

Multiple Choice

Evaluation of the quality of the sputum specimen sent to the laboratory for bacterial culture is best done by

• A)measuring the amount of mucous found.
• B)checking for mucous or blood.
• C)examining microscopically via Gram-stained smear for leukocytes.
• D)examining microscopically via Gram-stained smear for squamous epithelial cells.

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Definitions:

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