Expectorated sputum

Name: Expectorated sputum
Brand: Quizplus
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Expectorated sputum

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 and 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