When Processing a Culture Swab in the Diagnostic Laboratory the Microbiologist

Multiple Choice

When processing a culture swab in the diagnostic laboratory the microbiologist should:

A) inoculate the media prior to making the direct smear.
B) roll the swab back and forth on the slide making sure to transfer organisms.
C) prepare the smear by rubbing the slide with one side of the swab and utilize the opposite slide to inoculate media.
D) cancel the direct Gram stain and only set up the media.Request a second swab for the direct smear.