Routine microbiology cultures should include all of the following media except:
a. nonselective nutritive media.
b. highly selective specialized media such as Löwenstein-Jensen agar.
c. selective and differential media based on site of infection.
d. an enrichment or supplemental broth.
B
All of the answers are correct except a highly specialized media. Specialized media are typically utilized when the physician suspects an unusual pathogen and are generally ordered in addition to the routine culture media at the time of collection.
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