All the following principles of specimen collection are fundamental to ensuring appropriate specimen management EXCEPT:
A) Collect the appropriate quantity of specimen.
B) Label the specimen accurately with the specific anatomic site and the patient information.
C) Select the correct anatomic site to collect the specimen.
D) It is acceptable to delay transport of the specimen to the laboratory if in transport media.

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The following principles of specimen collection are fundamental to ensuring appropriate specimen management: if possible,collect the specimen in the acute phase of the infection and before antibiotics are administered; select the correct anatomic site to collect the specimen; collect the specimen using the proper technique and supplies with minimal contamination from normal florae; collect the appropriate quantity of specimen; package the specimen in a container designed to maintain the viability of the organisms and avoid hazards due to leakage; label the specimen accurately with the specific anatomic site and the patient information; and transport the specimen to the lab promptly or make provisions to store the specimen in an environment that will not degrade the suspected organism(s).

All the Following Principles of Specimen Collection Are Fundamental to Ensuring