The Goal of the Specimen Collector When Collecting Specimens for Culture

question 51

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Make sure the specimen gets to the lab.
• 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.