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What is the most important factor to consider when collecting a clinical specimen?
What is the most important factor to consider when collecting a clinical specimen?
- The quality of the specimen (correct)
- The type of specimen
- The quantity of the specimen
- The suspected pathogen
What is the appropriate way to transport and store a clinical specimen?
What is the appropriate way to transport and store a clinical specimen?
- Transport and store the specimen in a cool environment (correct)
- Transport and store the specimen in a warm environment
- Transport and store the specimen at room temperature
- Transport and store the specimen in a freezer
When should a clinical specimen be obtained?
When should a clinical specimen be obtained?
- During administering antimicrobial agents
- Before administering antimicrobial agents (correct)
- After administering antimicrobial agents
- It does not matter when the specimen is obtained
