Questions and Answers
What is the correct sequence for the aseptic collection of blood cultures?
70% alcohol and then 2% iodine or an iodophor
How long should the iodine (or iodophor) remain intact on the skin when cleansing for blood culture collection?
60 sec
What is the purpose of adding 0.025%-0.050% sodium polyanetholsulfonate (SPS) to nutrient broth media for blood culture collection?
It inhibits phagocytosis and complement.
Which organism is best recovered from the nasopharynx using a flexible calcium alginate nasopharyngeal swab?
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What is the purpose of semisolid tr?
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