Swabs are appropriate for specimens collected from all the following sites EXCEPT:
A) Upper respiratory tract
B) External ear
C) Urine
D) Genital tract

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In general,swabs are not recommended for collection because they do not provide sufficient quantity,are easily contaminated,and can become dried out,leading to a loss of organisms.Swabs are appropriate for specimens from the upper respiratory tract,external ear,eye,and genital tract.Swab collection systems are available that provide transport media and protect the specimen from drying.Urine cultures are always spread on a plate using a calibrated loop so that the technician can estimate the number of organisms present in the urine specimen.

Swabs Are Appropriate for Specimens Collected from All the Following