Which of the following is not a guideline for specimen collection?

A. Specimens should be collected before antibiotics are begun.
B. The specimen can be placed in any clean container readily available.
C. The specimen should be collected from the site of infection.
D. A sufficient amount of sample should be collected.


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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