BACT 211 (Week 4) Topic 3: Specimen Collection, Handling, and Transportation
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What is the recommended medium for holding the organism if it cannot be moved within 2 hours of collection?

  • Dry swab
  • NSS
  • Stuart’s or Amie’s medium (correct)
  • Dacron or Rayon swab

    • Why is a dry swab not recommended for specimen collection?

  • It can damage the specimen
  • It speeds up the movement of organisms
  • It supports bacterial growth
  • It does not hold the organism (correct)

    • In which type of organisms is the use of Dacron or Rayon swab preferred during specimen collection?

  • Protozoa
  • N.gonorrhea (correct)
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi

    • What is the average time limit for specimen collection mentioned in the text?

    <p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should specimens ideally be collected according to the text?

    <p>On the acute phase (early) of an illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Stuart’s or Amie’s medium when holding organisms?

    <p>To preserve the organism without supporting growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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