When transporting specimens for Mycoplasma culture to the laboratory, extreme care must be taken so that the specimen does not:
A)become contaminated.
B)leak from the specimen container.
C)become overgrown with bacterial normal flora.
D)dry out.

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Specimens for mycoplasmal culture include body fluids such as blood, synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), wound aspirates, and respiratory secretions.Owing to the lack of a cell wall, all mycoplasmas are extremely sensitive to drying.

When Transporting Specimens for Mycoplasma Culture to the Laboratory, Extreme