Why Does a Fecal Sample for Culture Need to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why does a fecal sample for culture need to be collected in a leak-proof, nonsterile container?

• A)Fecal samples can be runny and if the specimen leaks, this can present a biohazard.
• B)Many types of bacteria call the intestinal tract home; the specimen cannot become contaminated.
• C)Leak-proof containers are always sterile, so the container will be leak-proof, as well as sterile.
• D)Because DNA probes can determine resident flora from pathogenic bacteria.

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