Specimen Handling (SM-TOT)

Which of the following sputum specimen cannot be accepted for TB SSM?

• Mucopurulent specimen

• Blood-Streaked specimen

• Grossly Blood specimen

• A and C

• B and C

How many sputum samples shall be submitted for follow-up testing?

• One (1)

• Two (2)

• Three (3)

• Any of the choices

What is the required volume of sputum for smear microscopy?

• 1-2 ml

• 2-3ml

• 3-5ml

• 5-6ml

True or False: The validity of the sputum specimen for TB-SSM stored at 2-10 degrees celsius is up to 3 days.

• TRUE

• FALSE

For shipment, sputum sample should be contained in a