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What is the significant bacterial growth threshold in a urine sample obtained by suprapubic aspiration?
What is the significant bacterial growth threshold in a urine sample obtained by suprapubic aspiration?
What bacterial growth threshold is considered significant in a urine sample obtained by midstream or clean-catch technique?
What bacterial growth threshold is considered significant in a urine sample obtained by midstream or clean-catch technique?
In a urine sample obtained by catheterization, what bacterial growth threshold is considered significant?
In a urine sample obtained by catheterization, what bacterial growth threshold is considered significant?
What is the indicative colony count for a urinary tract infection (UTI) in urine culture?
What is the indicative colony count for a urinary tract infection (UTI) in urine culture?
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What is the significant bacterial growth threshold in a urine sample obtained by suprapubic aspiration?
What is the significant bacterial growth threshold in a urine sample obtained by suprapubic aspiration?
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What is the indicative colony count for a urinary tract infection (UTI) in urine culture?
What is the indicative colony count for a urinary tract infection (UTI) in urine culture?
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Which specimen is collected for testing of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which specimen is collected for testing of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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What is the inflammation or infection of both the brain and the meninges known as?
What is the inflammation or infection of both the brain and the meninges known as?
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What should be done with the sputum specimen to kill the upper respiratory tract (URT) normal flora?
What should be done with the sputum specimen to kill the upper respiratory tract (URT) normal flora?
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When should cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) be rushed to the lab?
When should cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) be rushed to the lab?
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Which technique should be used for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which technique should be used for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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