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What is the recommended method for collecting blood specimens for fungal diagnosis?
What is the recommended method for collecting blood specimens for fungal diagnosis?
- Collect in anaerobic transport media
- Collect on a swab
- Collect aseptically using a syringe and needle (correct)
- Refrigerate the sample before transportation
For how long can nails specimens be transported at room temperature after collection?
For how long can nails specimens be transported at room temperature after collection?
- > 72 hours
- < 72 hours (correct)
- < 48 hours
- < 24 hours
Which specimen collection method is recommended for eye corneal scrapings for fungal diagnosis?
Which specimen collection method is recommended for eye corneal scrapings for fungal diagnosis?
- Inoculated directly (correct)
- Refrigerated before transport
- Stored in anaerobic transport media
- Using anaerobic transport containers
What is the appropriate technique for collecting skin specimens for fungal diagnosis?
What is the appropriate technique for collecting skin specimens for fungal diagnosis?
Which body fluid collection method is NOT recommended for fungal diagnosis?
Which body fluid collection method is NOT recommended for fungal diagnosis?
How should medical devices collected surgically be transported for fungal diagnosis?
How should medical devices collected surgically be transported for fungal diagnosis?
What is the preferred carbon source for fungi?
What is the preferred carbon source for fungi?
Which of the following temperature ranges do most fungi grow within?
Which of the following temperature ranges do most fungi grow within?
In lichen associations, what is the name given to the fungi component?
In lichen associations, what is the name given to the fungi component?
Which type of lichen is characterized by a leafy appearance?
Which type of lichen is characterized by a leafy appearance?
What is the term for the association between plant roots and fungi?
What is the term for the association between plant roots and fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a use of mycorrhizae?
Which of the following is NOT a use of mycorrhizae?
What is the purpose of using Dermatophyte Test Medium?
What is the purpose of using Dermatophyte Test Medium?
Which agar promotes the mold to yeast conversion of several fungal species such as Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis?
Which agar promotes the mold to yeast conversion of several fungal species such as Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis?
What is the purpose of using Niger Seed And Esculin Base Medium?
What is the purpose of using Niger Seed And Esculin Base Medium?
Which media stimulates the production of spores and sporulating bodies?
Which media stimulates the production of spores and sporulating bodies?
For what purpose is Yeast Extract Phosphate agar primarily used?
For what purpose is Yeast Extract Phosphate agar primarily used?
