the most common type of culture medium used in the laboratory is blood sugar.

A stool specimen that is mixed with urine is an appropriate specimen for examination.

The most common device for obtaining cultures is the sterile swab.

Untreated strep throat is not serious and does not lead to complications.

A smear is a specimen spread thinly and unevenly across a slide.

When obtaining a throat culture specimen from a patient, wear examination gloves, goggles, and a mask or face shields.

If blood does not appear, the bevel may be resting against the wall of the vein, rotating the needle a quarter of a turn will allow the blood to flow freely.

Often, a patient has veins that are more prominent in the dominant arm.

Arterial punctures have a lower risk infection.

The 10cc syringe is the most common size used for routine venipuncture.

Routine venipuncture is the main method used to obtain a blood sample for diagnostic testing.

Following the removal of the needle during a routine venipuncture, direct pressure is applied to the site with a gauze pad, for 3-5 minutes.

Dispose of the needle immediately after withdrawing from the patient's vein.

Following the needle disposal, the tubes should be immediately labeled.

High density lipoprotein cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol.

A lancet is used in the capillary puncture technique

Micropipettes are small disposable instruments with a sharp point used to puncture the skin.

Abnormal level of sodium in the blood is 136-145 mEg/L.

Gout is identified by the blood test uric acid.