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What information should be included in a specimen label according to the text?
What information should be included in a specimen label according to the text?
- Patient's phone number
- Date and time of collection (correct)
- Physician's email address
- Patient's blood type
In specimen collection, what is a key element of safety measures?
In specimen collection, what is a key element of safety measures?
- Proper disposal of sharps (correct)
- Wearing non-sterile gloves
- Labeling the samples after collection
- Collecting samples without gloves
What crucial information is needed on a requisition form for a specimen collection?
What crucial information is needed on a requisition form for a specimen collection?
- Patient's eating habits
- Patient's shoe size
- Specific anatomic site (correct)
- Patient's favorite color
Why is it important to collect specimens in a sterile, screw-cap tube or anaerobic transporter?
Why is it important to collect specimens in a sterile, screw-cap tube or anaerobic transporter?
What type of specimen collection container is recommended for stools?
What type of specimen collection container is recommended for stools?
Which type of material can be toxic to some bacteria and should be avoided for specimen collection?
Which type of material can be toxic to some bacteria and should be avoided for specimen collection?
What is an important step in collecting specimens from lesions or wounds?
What is an important step in collecting specimens from lesions or wounds?
What is the preferred procedure for collecting midstream urine specimens?
What is the preferred procedure for collecting midstream urine specimens?
What is one of the basic principles of specimen collection according to the text?
What is one of the basic principles of specimen collection according to the text?
Why is it important to label the specimen accurately during collection?
Why is it important to label the specimen accurately during collection?
What is essential to do before collecting a specimen if unusual pathogens are suspected?
What is essential to do before collecting a specimen if unusual pathogens are suspected?
In specimen collection, what role do usual microbial flora play?
In specimen collection, what role do usual microbial flora play?
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