Multiple Choice
Anaerobic bacteria present in a purulent discharge should be protected from oxygen while being transported to the laboratory.This is done by
A) placing the specimen in ice.
B) transporting the specimen in the collection syringe.
C) using a sterile container.
D) using a specialised transport medium.
E) placing the specimen in a CO₂ chamber.
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