Which of the Following Specimen Criteria Is Best for DNA

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following specimen criteria is best for DNA analysis by the Southern blot method?

• A) A tissue fixed in ethanol within 2 hours of collection
• B) A tissue that is frozen within 48 hours of collection
• C) A blood sample that is 5 days old
• D) A tissue fixed in formaldehyde within 1 hour of collection
• E) None of the above

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