The Specimen of Choice for Detecting Tuberculous Pulmonary Mycobacterial Disease

question 8

Multiple Choice

The specimen of choice for detecting tuberculous pulmonary mycobacterial disease is:

• A)spontaneously produced sputum.
• B)gastric lavage.
• C)transtracheal aspiration.
• D)bronchoscopy.

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