Asked by Carrington Gallihugh on Jun 26, 2024
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Cancer is detected in the sputum specimen through the use of this stain
A) catheterization
B) chain-of-custody
C) pregnancy test
D) sulfosalicylic acid (SSA) test
E) ketonuria
F) urobilinogen
G) hematuria
H) nitrite
I) esterase
J) glycosuria
K) diabetes insipidus
L) sputum specimens
M) Papanicolaou
N) exudate
O) culturette
Papanicolaou
A test, also known as a Pap smear, used to detect precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix.
Sputum Specimen
A sample of mucus and other materials expelled from the lower respiratory tract (lungs, bronchi, trachea) for laboratory examination.
- Ascertain the significance and methodology of staining approaches in the identification of pathogens.
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HY
Hawa Yormie MooreJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
M
Explanation :
The Papanicolaou stain, also known as the Pap stain, is used in the detection of cancer and precancerous conditions in sputum specimens as well as in cervical smear tests.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the significance and methodology of staining approaches in the identification of pathogens.