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A fluid specimen comes down from ED for a patient who fell and the MD is suspecting a ruptured bladder. It possible to distinguish in a body fluid sample if it has been contaminated with urine.

What is the primary purpose of selective media?

Request #11: The requested add-on test uses a [BLANK-1] color tube.

1: 2mL2: 3.5mL3: 2mL4: 3mLThe tests and their minimum requirements are as follows:CSF Culture and gram – 0.5 mLCSF Cell Count – 1 mLHIV PCR – 1.1 mLCEA – 2 mL (send out)Encephalitis Panel – 2.5 mLBK Virus – 0.3 mL (send out)Protein-0.5mLGlucose- 0.5mLOligoclonal banding- 2.0mL and red top (Molecular)What tests are should to be run on tube 4?

Match the special additive used in a sample that goes to the non-core lab departments

Albumin increases the glucose concentration in the sample, which makes them more visible on a cytospin slide.

You have a request for a CD4 add on and pull up the following information:You have the following specimens:  NoneThe previous tests were: (ordered: CMP, CK, CRP, Mg, Phos, Renal, Lipid panel, Lupus (sendout), Gamma antiglobulins, cryoglobulin, CBC, Reticulocytes, Manual differential, Platelet count, CSF cell count, CSF culture, CSF glucose, CSF protein)The specimens were collected: NoneNotes: No notesPick the best reason for accepting or rejecting the merge/ add on request:

Which type of bacteria is typically more resistant to antibiotics due to its outer membrane?

You have a request for a Syphillis (RPR) (0.5 mL) add on and pull up the following information:You have the following specimens:  The previous tests were [Routine]: Monospot (infectious mononucleosis screen, 0.5 mL), extra lavender, Valproic acidThe specimens were collected: Today, 3 hours agoNotes: Mono positive called to RN. Valproic acid (2mL) sent to reference lab.Pick the best reason for accepting or rejecting the merge/ add on request:

Microbiology specimens can include any fluid, tissue, bone, or substance that comes from the human body, or is removed from the body.