JLP Phlebotomy Practice Exam

The document that guides a phlebotomist in specimen collection is the laboratory requisition form. It provides the official test orders and the precise collection details needed for each specimen: which tests are requested, the correct specimen type and tubes to use, any timing or fasting instructions, special handling or transport requirements, and patient identifiers to ensure proper labeling. This form connects the patient, the clinician, and the laboratory, ensuring that the right tests are performed on the correct patient and that results are associated with the right record. Other documents may offer context (like medical history) or general procedures (such as a hospital protocol binder), but they don’t supply the specific, test-by-test instructions required for collecting and labeling specimens accurately.