Routine Blood Collections
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a variety of blood specimen. Which of the following specimens should the technician collect first?
Blood culture
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen that must be protected from light. Which of the following tests will be performed on this specimen?
Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a collection for a CBC for a 7 month old infant. Which of the following equipment will the technician need?
Lancet w/ a 2 mm depth and an EDTA tube.
A female patient is being referred to a reproductive specialist. Which of the following blood test would a phlebotomy technician released to the referring personnel?
FSH and LH
A phlebotomy technician is using povidone-iodine during a capillary specimen collection. Which of the following outcomes should they expect?
Increased potassium level
A phlebotomy technician working in a laboratory has received six filled evacuated tubes, one of which is missing a label. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Recollect the unlabeled specimen
A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture. After removing thee needle cap, of the following steps should the technician take?
Anchor the vein 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) below puncture site.
A phlebotomy technician should refrigerate which of the following specimens before transportation?
Lactic acid
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and electrolytes test. Which of the following is the proper collection order?
Lavender, green, red
Which of the following information should the phlebotomy technician use to access a patient's medical records in the laboratory information system?
patient identification number