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. 1980:8 Suppl 2:S145-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF01639876.

Factors contributing to loss of anaerobic bacteria in transit from the patient to the laboratory

Factors contributing to loss of anaerobic bacteria in transit from the patient to the laboratory

J G Collee. Infection. 1980.

Abstract

Care and attention to detail in the sampling, transit and submission of a specimen for anaerobic bacteriological investigation are of paramount importance. The swab is a relatively inefficient sampling device and is often abused. A transport system may help, but a full evaluation of our sampling and transport methodology is needed and this will be influenced by local circumstances.

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