During specimen collection,an important thing to remember when handling a collection device with an oxygen-free atmosphere is to:
A)take care not to tip the container.
B)hold the collected specimen in the refrigerator until processing.
C)hold the collected specimen in the incubator until processing.
D)avoid opening the container in an aerobic atmosphere.

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When tubes or other oxygen-free devices are used for the collection of specimens for anaerobic culture,care must be taken not to tip the container,which would cause the oxygen-free carbon dioxide (CO₂)or nitrogen to spill out and be displaced by ambient air,which contains oxygen.

During Specimen Collection,an Important Thing to Remember When Handling a Collection