Specimens for microbiologic studies should be:
a. transported to the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
b. collected in nonsterile specimen contain-ers.
c. transported in sealable, leak-proof plastic bags with a separate section for paper-work.
d. sent to the laboratory on ice, no matter what type of specimen.
C
Microbiologic specimens should be transported in sealable, leak-proof plastic bags, keeping the paperwork separate in the event the specimen leaks.
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