The type of specimen collected for mycobacterial studies that must be neutralized with 10% sodium carbonate is:
A)spontaneously produced sputum.
B)gastric lavage.
C)transtracheal aspiration.
D)bronchial lavage.

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Many specimen types,other than respiratory samples,contain normal flora and require decontamination and concentration.Gastric lavages should be processed within 4 hours of collection or neutralized with 10% sodium carbonate and refrigerated until processed as for sputum.

The Type of Specimen Collected for Mycobacterial Studies That Must