Clinical Specimen Quality and Handling
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What is used to identify fungal pathogens?

  • Immunodiagnostic tests
  • Electron microscopy
  • Special media, KOH preps, and biochemical tests (correct)
  • Cytologic or histologic examination

    • What is the primary method used to identify parasites?

  • Immunodiagnostic tests
  • Observing and recognizing various parasite life cycle stages (correct)
  • Electron microscopy
  • Cytologic or histologic examination

    • What is the most common type of specimen submitted to the Mycobacteriology Section?

  • Urine
  • Tissue
  • Sputum (correct)
  • Blood

    • What is the purpose of the Virology Section?

    <p>Assists clinicians in the diagnosis of viral diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to identify viruses?

    <p>Immunodiagnostic tests, cytologic or histologic examination, electron microscopy, and molecular techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Parasitology Section?

    <p>Assists clinicians in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is observed in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases?

    <p>Various parasite life cycle stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cytopathic effect (CPE)?

    <p>A result of virus infection in cell cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Mycobacteriology Section responsible for?

    <p>Assisting clinicians in the diagnosis of tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are fungal pathogens identified by?

    <p>Special media, KOH preps, and biochemical tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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