The least contaminated specimen for bacterial culture is the:
A) Catheterized specimen
B) Suprapubic aspiration
C) Three glass collection
D) Midstream clean-catch specimen

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Suprapubic aspiration involves inserting a needle directly into the bladder to obtain a urine sample, which minimizes the risk of contamination from the urethra or external genitalia. It is considered the gold standard for obtaining a sterile urine specimen for bacterial culture.

The Least Contaminated Specimen for Bacterial Culture Is The