Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 21 MAS 510 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Labeling Blood Specimens
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The idea
Every tube is labeled with the information the laboratory requires.
In practice
That typically includes the patient's first and last name, a second identifier such as date of birth or record number, and the date and time of collection, plus the collector's initials where required.
Where people slip
The label must match the requisition exactly. Any mismatch means the tube may be rejected.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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