The nurse has collected several stool specimens that are to go to the laboratory. The nurse should:
1. take the specimens for parasites and ova to the laboratory immediately.
2. take the specimens for culture and sensitivity, and leave for later pickup.
3. take the specimens for parasites and ova to the refrigerator.
4. leave the specimens in the refrigerator until convenient.
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Parasite and ova specimens should be taken to the laboratory immediately while the parasites are still alive. Specimens for evaluation of pathogenic organisms should be kept cool.
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