If the practitioner suspects that a patient has a protozoal or parasitic infection, what type of specimen may be ordered?
A) First morning urine specimen
B) Clean-catch midstream urine specimen
C) 24-hour urine specimen
D) Random urine specimen
E) O&P specimen

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O&P (Ova and Parasite) specimens are specifically collected to diagnose protozoal or parasitic infections, as they involve analyzing a stool sample for the presence of parasites or their eggs (ova).

If the Practitioner Suspects That a Patient Has a Protozoal