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nenivikky

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The quality of blood specimens can be affected by:
 
  a. timing of transport.
  b. method of transport.
  c. centrifugation method.
  d. all of the above.

Question 2

A phlebotomist walks into a patient's hospital room with a hand written laboratory request to collect a blood specimen. The patient does not have an armband but is conscious. When asked his name,
 
  the patient's verbal response does not match the written request. What should the phlebotomist do?
 
  a. look for an identification tag on the bed
  b. check the patient's driver's license then collect the blood
  c. resolve the identification discrepancy before proceeding
  d. call the doctor to confirm the identification



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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