Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
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Passage / Scenario
The correct technique for obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasitesThe correct technique for obtaining a stool specimen for ova and parasites is to use a wooden stick and:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Obtain the specimen from two parts of the stool: Collecting from two different areas increases the chance of identifying parasites or their ova, as they may not be uniformly distributed in the stool.