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A phlebotomist is collecting a blood culture set. Which of the following actions helps reduce contamination?

• A.Use a gray-top tube before culture bottles.
• B.Allow the antiseptic to dry before puncture.
• C.Palpate the site again after antisepsis with an ungloved finger.
• D.Clean only the bottle cap and not the skin.

A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a CBC and a basic metabolic panel using evacuated tubes. Which of the following tubes should the phlebotomist collect first?

• A.Green-top tube
• B.Lavender-top tube
• C.Yellow SPS tube
• D.Gray-top tube

A phlebotomist receives a specimen without a patient identifier on the tube. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist expect?

• A.The specimen can be tested if the order number matches.
• B.The tube can be labeled from the requisition later.
• C.The laboratory will reject the specimen.
• D.The provider can verbally confirm the patient identity.

Which of the following should a phlebotomist review on a requisition prior to collection for an outpatient draw?

• A.Insurance authorization
• B.Medications
• C.Specimen requirements
• D.Allergies

Which of the following specimens should be collected before antibiotics are administered when ordered for suspected bloodstream infection?

• A.Blood culture
• B.Electrolyte panel
• C.Lipid panel
• D.Hemoglobin A1c