Tissue Biopsy Taken from a Puncture Wound Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Tissue biopsy taken from a puncture wound is:

• A)Is acceptable,however an aspirate would not contain contaminating flora
• B)Is acceptable,and is the optimal specimen for anaerobic culture
• C)Is unacceptable,due to the high level of potential contaminating flora
• D)Is unacceptable,because the sample is not considered anaerobic

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