A transport medium is used to maintain and preserve specimens that have to be held for periods of time prior to clinical analysis. Transport media contain substances that prevent cell destruction such as

A) salts, buffers, and absorbants.
B) salts, acids, and bases.
C) toxins and buffers.
D) water and enzymes.


Ans: A) salts, buffers, and absorbants.

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