Before aliquoting a sample from a primary tube, what is a crucial step to ensure homogeneity, especially for samples like plasma or serum?
What is the correct order of draw for a venipuncture when co…
What is the correct order of draw for a venipuncture when collecting blood into a light blue top tube (coagulation), a red top tube (serum), and a lavender top tube (EDTA)?
A positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) indicates:
A positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) indicates:
A common reason for the rejection of a coagulation (light bl…
A common reason for the rejection of a coagulation (light blue top) specimen is
Proper patient identification before venipuncture involves a…
Proper patient identification before venipuncture involves asking the patient for their:
For a pediatric venipuncture, which gauge needle is generall…
For a pediatric venipuncture, which gauge needle is generally preferred to minimize trauma
Where are the kidneys located in the human body
Where are the kidneys located in the human body
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to “do no harm”
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to “do no harm”
What is a “lumen” in the context of needles
What is a “lumen” in the context of needles
When collecting a 24-hour urine specimen, what is the most i…
When collecting a 24-hour urine specimen, what is the most important instruction to give the patient?