Which of the following could result in the wrong patient diagnosis and improper treatment?

A) using a cotton tip swap to collect a suspected pathogen
B) carefully sampling only the site in question without touching other body structures or surface sites
C) wearing gloves
D) quickly sealing samples in containers
E) proper hand washing before and after specimen collection


Answer: A

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