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- J M Miller.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
- MLO Med Lab Obs. 1998 May 1; 30 (5): 28-30, 32, 34; quiz 35-6.
AbstractBecause the way specimens are collected and handled may directly affect the outcome of microbiological analysis, appropriate specimen management is critical to ensuring laboratory effectiveness and an acceptable turnaround time. Specific guidelines on specimen collection are necessary for optimal use of microbiology services.
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