The Goal of the Specimen Collector When Collecting Specimens for Culture

question 49

Multiple Choice

The goal of the specimen collector when collecting specimens for culture should be to

• A) make sure the specimen gets to the laboratory.
• B) avoid hurting the patient when collecting the specimen.
• C) maintain the viability of the living organisms at the site with minimal contamination.
• D) get the specimen quickly to get the doctor off the collector's back.

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