A vitreous aspirate has been collected in an emergency at 9 pm. Which of the following is the most appropriate requisite for overnight storage of the sample?

A. The sample should be kept at 4degC

B. The sample should be incubated at 37 degC

C. The sample should be refrigerated in deep freezer

D. The sample should be refrigerated for the initial 3 hours and then incubated at 37degC

Correct Answer: The sample should be kept at 4degC

Description: Vitreous humor is usually stored at 0-4 degree celsius. Ref: Forensic Chemistry Handbook By Lawrence F. Kobilinsky, Page 466; Comprehensive Ophthalmology By AK Khurana, 4th Edition, Pages 243, 248.

Category: Ophthalmology

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