Proper Technique for Processing Clotted Body Fluids Sent to the Laboratory

question 3

Multiple Choice

Proper technique for processing clotted body fluids sent to the laboratory for fungal culture is

• A)grinding them in a mortar and pestle or glass tissue grinder.
• B)placing small amounts of whole material from the clot directly onto media.
• C)centrifugation with glass beads.
• D)filtration under pressure.

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Definitions:

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