A night technician is working in microbiology when a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimen comes in. Almost simultaneously, the technician is called to the emergency department to draw blood on seriously injured car crash victims. How would the technician store the CSF until time permits to work on the CSF specimen?
A) Put the specimen in the refrigerator where it is good for 4 hours at 4° C.
B) Leave the specimen on the shelf where it is good for 6 hours at room temperature.
C) Pour the specimen into a tube of broth.
D) Place the specimen in a 35° C incubator where it is good for up to 6 hours.

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CSF specimens should be kept at body temperature (35-37°C) to preserve any potential pathogens until they can be processed.

A Night Technician Is Working in Microbiology When a Cerebrospinal