The microbiologist receives a sputum specimen for culture in the microbiology laboratory. Upon receipt the microbiologist should:
a. complete the set-up of media for identifi-cation of pathogens.
b. complete a direct Gram stain and prelimi-nary report.
c. complete an abbreviated work-up of the specimen.
d. complete a culture and definitive identifi-cation of pathogens.
B
Based on the presentation of the scenario, the microbiologist has just received the specimen. As a sputum specimen, the first step is the completion of a direct Gram stain to assess the quality of sample and provided a preliminary report to the physician. The preliminary report provides the physician with information to begin necessary treatment prior to the culture, definitive final identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of the pathogen.
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