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jlmhmf

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List four pre-examination precautions that must be observed to produce quality results when performing a CBC.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A patient sample arrives in the laboratory with the name on the tube and no other information. What is missing?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Proper identification of the patient; correct collection tube; proper storage, preservation and transport of the specimen; correct timing in making a blood smear.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A second identifier, usually a hospital number or date of birth, should be on the specimen.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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