A phlebotomy technician asks a patient to state and spell his name.  He says, “Chris Morgan, C-H-R-I-S M-O-R-G-A-N.”  The name listed on the requistion is “Criss Morgan.”  What should the phlebotomy technician do?

During a blood draw on an elderly patient the patient’s vein collapses when the first tube is inserted.  Which of the following is the best option for completing the draw?

Using liquid controls to test point-of-care devices is effective because

What step immediately follows removing the needle from a venipuncture site?

A requisition calls for the following tests: CBC, CMP, and PTT. Which of the following reflects the proper order of draw?

Glucose challenge tests are routinely performed on what patient population?

When should a phlebotomy technician label and initial tubes drawn from patients in hospital rooms?

A patient whose veins must be preserved for medical interventions such as chemotherapy may have blood tests conducted on 

Which of the following patients is most likely to require use of a syringe and transfer device?

A patient is being tested for various vitamin levels.  Which of the following is true?