A urine specimen collected for a culture and sensitivity test can be obtained either through catheterization or by obtaining a ____.
A) random urine specimen
B) clean-catch midstream urine specimen
C) first morning urine specimen
D) 24-hour urine specimen
E) timed urine specimen

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A clean-catch midstream urine specimen is the correct method for collecting a urine sample for culture and sensitivity testing, as it minimizes contamination from the external genitalia.

A Urine Specimen Collected for a Culture and Sensitivity Test