Explanation should include

• throat swabs
• blood cultures
• wound cultures
• respiratory cultures
• genital cultures
• viral cultures
• body fluids
• cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens
• urine cultures
• stool specimens.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Which numbered tube is used for a CSF culture and susceptibility?
• How long can it take for blood culture results?
• What safety protocols are necessary when collecting and processing the various microbiological specimens?
• What is the appropriate specimen type for a urine culture?