Barlett's Method for Scoring Sputum and the Murray-Washington Method for Contamination

question 30

Multiple Choice

Barlett's method for scoring sputum and the Murray-Washington method for contamination assessment associate what with unacceptable sputum specimens?

• A) 10 to 25 neutrophils/10× field
• B) Greater than 25 neutrophils/10× field
• C) 10 to 20 squamous epithelial cells/10× field
• D) Less than 10 squamous epithelial cells/10× field

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