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Introducing bacteria from the patient’s skin into a specimen for blood cultures analysis may result in:

The phlebotomist needs to draw a CBC and a Bilirubin level from a 10-day-old infant’s heel. What color of tubes will they draw and what additives do these tubes contain? What is the order of draw and are there any special handling instructions?

The following tests have all been ordered at the same time on different inpatients. Only one phlebotomist is on duty. Which test should the phlebotomist collect first?

Collection of a blood specimen for which of the following tests would incorporate the use of a typenex armband?

A tourniquet should never be left on for more than:

You must draw a specimen from a patient with IVs in both arms. Which of the following is the best thing to do?

The purpose of wiping away the first drop of blood during skin puncture is to:

Briefly describe the primary function of these cells: RBCs Platelets WBC’s

Which of the following is the recommended procedure for collecting a 24-hour urine sample?

An additive tube should be mixed: