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Throat swab samples are stored at -20°C.
Throat swab samples are stored at -20°C.
True (A)
CSF samples are stored at room temperature.
CSF samples are stored at room temperature.
False (B)
Stool samples are stored at 2-8°C for isolation.
Stool samples are stored at 2-8°C for isolation.
True (A)
Urine samples are stored at -20°C for isolation.
Urine samples are stored at -20°C for isolation.
Serum samples are stored at 2-8°C for serology.
Serum samples are stored at 2-8°C for serology.
Whole blood samples are stored at 2-8°C for isolation.
Whole blood samples are stored at 2-8°C for isolation.
Chlorinated water is used for bacteriology without adding sodium thiosulphate.
Chlorinated water is used for bacteriology without adding sodium thiosulphate.
Water samples are collected in non-sterile glass bottles.
Water samples are collected in non-sterile glass bottles.
Water samples are tested within 24 hours of collection.
Water samples are tested within 24 hours of collection.
Water samples are kept at ambient temperature during transportation.
Water samples are kept at ambient temperature during transportation.