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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
High-Yield Explanation
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.
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