The Specimen of Choice to Collect in Suspected Cases of Respiratory

question 19

Multiple Choice

The specimen of choice to collect in suspected cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is:

• A)buccal mucosa.
• B)sputum.
• C)throat.
• D)nasopharyngeal.

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A coiled tube located at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.

Neuroblastoma

A cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body and is most commonly seen in children.

Metastasis

The spread of cancer cells from the original site of the disease to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Brain Tumor

An abnormal and often uncontrollable growth of cells in the brain that can disrupt normal brain function.