Which of the following specimens are commonly collected as the first step in identification of a pathogen?
1)Blood
2)Urine
3)Sputum
4)Pleural fluid
5)Stool

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The first step toward identification of potential pathogens is the collection of specimens for culture.Specimens commonly collected include blood,urine,sputum,cerebrospinal fluid,pleural fluid,synovial fluid,peritoneal fluid,and stool.Several methods are employed to identify the pathogens rapidly,using various chemical stains,immunologic assays,and microscopic examination.

Which of the Following Specimens Are Commonly Collected as the First