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What is the recommended time frame for transporting blood smears?
What is the recommended time frame for transporting blood smears?
- Within 72 hours
- Within 48 hours
- Within 24 hours (correct)
- Within 12 hours
How much blood is typically collected from adults for culture?
How much blood is typically collected from adults for culture?
- 0.5 – 2 ml
- 10 – 15 ml
- 2 – 5 ml
- 5 – 10 ml (correct)
What is the recommended temperature for transporting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the relevant pathogens to survive?
What is the recommended temperature for transporting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for the relevant pathogens to survive?
- -20oC
- -5 Co
- 4-8 Co (correct)
- 25-37 Co
What is the recommended procedure to prevent hemolysis during the transport of blood for cultures?
What is the recommended procedure to prevent hemolysis during the transport of blood for cultures?
How long should venous blood be left to clot before centrifugation for serum collection?
How long should venous blood be left to clot before centrifugation for serum collection?
How much blood is typically collected from infants for blood cultures?
How much blood is typically collected from infants for blood cultures?
What is the recommended method for collecting samples from contact surfaces for food processing?
What is the recommended method for collecting samples from contact surfaces for food processing?
What is the drawback of using a rectal swab for sample collection?
What is the drawback of using a rectal swab for sample collection?
What is the suitable method for collecting suspect food samples?
What is the suitable method for collecting suspect food samples?
What is the minimum volume of sputum that should be collected for testing?
What is the minimum volume of sputum that should be collected for testing?
Which precaution should be followed when handling patients known or suspected to have serious illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei?
Which precaution should be followed when handling patients known or suspected to have serious illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei?
What is the recommended minimum volume of sputum to be collected?
What is the recommended minimum volume of sputum to be collected?
How should sputum be collected to avoid contamination with saliva or postnasal discharge?
How should sputum be collected to avoid contamination with saliva or postnasal discharge?
What is the correct procedure for collecting nasopharyngeal aspirate?
What is the correct procedure for collecting nasopharyngeal aspirate?
Why is it important to instruct the patient to take a deep breath and cough up sputum directly?
Why is it important to instruct the patient to take a deep breath and cough up sputum directly?
What is the recommended type of container for collecting sputum?
What is the recommended type of container for collecting sputum?
Why should postnasal discharge be avoided during sputum collection?
Why should postnasal discharge be avoided during sputum collection?
Why is it recommended to use a wide-mouth sterile container for sputum collection?
Why is it recommended to use a wide-mouth sterile container for sputum collection?
