When collecting specimens, which sample should be obtained first?
a. Chlamydial swab
b. Gonococcal culture
c. Pap smear
d. Wet mount
C
A Pap smear is obtained first and then other samples to test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, Tricho-monas, bacterial vaginosis, or candidiasis are obtained. Pap smear results are affected by the presence of blood, and vaginal infections result in more friable tissues; therefore, the Pap smear should be obtained first.
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