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Which of the following specimens does not require digestion and decontamination prior to media inoculation?
 
  A) Catheterized urine B) Gastric lavage C) Pleural fluid D) Wound aspirate

Question 2

Homogentisic acid (HGA), which is colorless, can convert to a dark compound when:
 
  A) reacted with hydrogen ions in slightly acid urines.
  B) exposed to carbon dioxide.
  C) mixed with hydrogen peroxide produced in acidic urines.
  D) exposed to air in an alkaline urine.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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