BACTERIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN at Medical Glossary

What is it? Refers to any body fluid, secretion, or tissue sent to the laboratory where smears and cultures for bacteria will be performed. The specimen may consist of blood, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, material obtained at biopsy, etc.

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