Phlebotomy Certification Exam 87 Questions And Answers
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when should a phlebotomist perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-waivered point of care test?
When a new lot number or kit is opened
total blood volume of infant weighing 3.3kg
240-330mL
when is capillary collection preferred over venipuncture?
when veins are inaccessible
what is a potential consequence for mislabeling blood bank specimen?
fatal transfusion reaction
If a patient has red spots, what is an appropriate action to take?
Apply pressure after collecting specimen
If a patient has an IV, where should the phlebotomist draw blood from?
Below the IV
According to the CLSI order of draw, which sample should be collected first?
Blood cultures to prevent contamination
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone is used to clean the dermal site?
Potassium
What causes a hemolyzed specimen?
Shaking tube vigorously
Why does a specimen to need to be centrifuged?
To separate the cells from the serum