The first tube filled with CSF obtained from a spinal tap should not be used for microbiology testing because:

A) there may not be a sufficient amount of sample.
B) the sample may be contaminated with disinfectant.
C) the sample may be contaminated with glucose.
D) the sample may be contaminated with skin bacteria.

D

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