Two types of specimens can use preservatives to maintain them until they can be delivered to the laboratory. They are
A) urine, stool.
B) urine, vaginal secretions.
C) stool, throat cultures.
D) pus from a wound, vaginal secretions.

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Urine and stool specimens can use preservatives to maintain their integrity until they can be analyzed in the laboratory. Preservatives help prevent the growth of bacteria or the degradation of substances within these specimens that could affect test results.

Two Types of Specimens Can Use Preservatives to Maintain Them