When performing inventory on blood collection supplies, the supplies should be organized by:
a. expiration date
b. ease of use
c. volume of blood the tubes hold
d. laboratory department that uses each tube
Question 2
What should be done if a phlebotomist notices that the specimen tubes he/she is about to use have an expiration date that has already past?
a. use the tube and document the expiration date
b. use the tube and notify the doctor
c. discard expired tubes and use current tubes
d. report the incident to a nurse