When Processing a Culture Swab in the Diagnostic Laboratory the Microbiologist

question 14

Multiple Choice

When processing a culture swab in the diagnostic laboratory the microbiologist should:

• A)inoculate the media prior to making the direct smear.
• B)roll the swab back and forth on the slide making sure to transfer organisms.
• C)prepare the smear by rubbing the slide with one side of the swab and utilize the opposite slide to inoculate media.
• D)cancel the direct Gram stain and only set up the media.Request a second swab for the direct smear.

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