Multiple Choice
All the following principles of specimen collection are fundamental to ensuring appropriate specimen management, except:
A) Collect the appropriate quantity of specimen.
B) Label the specimen accurately with the specific anatomic site and the patient information.
C) Select the correct anatomic site to collect the specimen.
D) It is acceptable to delay transport of the specimen to the laboratory if it is in transport media.
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