Why Is It Important to Handle and Store a Specimen

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?

• A) To reduce the time needed to test the specimen
• B) To maintain the in vitro qualities of the specimen
• C) To ensure valid results from quality control methods
• D) To maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen

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Definitions:

Dorothea Dix

An American activist who significantly improved the care and treatment of the mentally ill through tireless advocacy and the establishment of numerous psychiatric hospitals in the 19th century.

Deinstitutionalization

The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder.

Misery

a state of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.

Clinical Psychologists

Professionals specializing in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through psychological techniques.