Holding media,such as Stuart's medium and Amie's transport medium,are used to:
A) maintain the viability of microorganisms present in a specimen.
B) support the growth and multiplication of any pathogenic organisms that are present.
C) prevent clotting of specimens such as blood,bone marrow,and synovial fluid.
D) allow pathogenic organisms to grow while nonpathogenic organisms die.
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