CMA AAMA Exam- Methods of collection / Revised Questions and Answers / Sure A+

What should the MA always do for every type of specimen with regards to the patient experience? - Use great care to avoid causing harm, discomfort, or embarrassment. Where should a specimen always be collected from? - The exact location the organism is most likely to be found and where contamination is least likely to occur. What are the most common types of cultured specimens? - Throat, urine, sputum, wound and stool. Which cultured specimen is commonly performed in the medical office? - Throat culture specimens. What does identifying the microorganism responsible for the infection achieve? - Allows for proper treatment of the patient. What should the MA avoid doing when collecting a throat specimen? - Avoid touching any other structures inside the oropharynx to avoid contamination.