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What is another name for the blood bank department?  

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire? Any of these Dry chemical Carbon dioxide Halon

 The phlebotomist is mainly involved in which phase of laboratory testing?  

Before adding a chemical to a specimen container, the phlebotomist noted that the chemical may cause mild skin irritation and should not be inhaled. What would be the best method to handle this situation? Use a flammable cabinet. Use only gloves and pour over a spill kit. Use gloves and a face shield. Use gloves, a face shield, and a fume hood.  

The agency responsible for categorizing the level of complexity of laboratory tests is:  

While working in the specimen processing area, you are asked to deliver specimens for trace element testing. Where will you deliver these specimens?  

Routine inspections by which of the following agencies ensure that hospital and reference laboratories are following standards of performance for laboratory testing and phlebotomy procedures?  

When collecting specimens from patients who are unconscious, it is best to  

During your morning blood draws you notice a fire at the end of the hallway. What is the LAST thing you should do? Activate the fire alarm or phone in the alarm. Contain the fire as much as possible. Extinguish if possible. Rescue those who need immediate help.

What are CLIA “waived” tests?