How should the specimen be transported if blood gases can be analyzed within 30 minutes from the time of the specimen collection?
A) in a plastic syringe at room temperature
B) in a plastic syringe on ice
C) in a heating block
D) in an amber biohazard bag
Question 2
Which of the following is considered confidential patient information?
A) clinical laboratory results of a patient
B) the name of the phlebotomist who draws a specimen
C) the name of the laboratory supervisor
D) the name of the patient's physician
An example of a homeostatically controlled variable: blood levels of glucose in a human.
An analogy for how cardiac output, resistance, and blood pressure are related.
Phlebotomist using a needle to withdraw blood.
Obtaining a Sputum Specimen for Culture
Control of blood glucose level.
Normal red blood cells (round) and sickled red blood cells