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For diatoms test, the best site for taking a sample is -

A
Lungs
B
Bone marrow in Ulna
C
Bone marrow in femur
D
Muscle
High-Yield Explanation
Diatoms can be demonstrated in all the given options. "The current technique for isolation of diatoms involve acid digestion of tissue-commonly bone marrow, lung, blood or kidneys with subsequent centrifugation and washing." - Parikh "Bone marrow of long bone (e.g. femur) is examined for diatoms. Kidney, lung, liver or brain is also washed and 1 x1 cm, pieces from the deeper tissue." - Reddy But, the examiner is specifically asking for ideal tissue, which is bone marrow of long bones: ­"The bone marrow is highly suitable and reliable. The bone marrow of long bones, such as femur, tibia, and humerus or sternum is examined for diatoms" - Reddy

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