If real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is performed on a Bordetella isolate,then it must be noted that this type of swab is unacceptable for collection because of the presence of which of the following inhibitory factors?
A) Dacron
B) Cotton
C) Rayon
D) Calcium alginate
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