Expectorated sputum is:
A)acceptable.
B)not acceptable.

Name: Expectorated sputum is: A)acceptable. B)not acceptable.
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because indigenous anaerobes are often present in large numbers as normal flora on mucosal surfaces,even minimal contamination of a specimen can give misleading results.Specimens that are likely to be contaminated are unacceptable for anaerobic culture.Respiratory secretions that pass through the upper respiratory tract will likely be contaminated with upper respiratory tract flora.

Expectorated Sputum Is