Phlebotomy Technician Quiz: Processing

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to load two tubes into a centrifuge. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Place tubes of unequal volume adjacent to each other.

• Place tubes of equal volume adjacent to each other.

• Place tubes of unequal volume across from each other.

• Place tubes of equal volume across from each other.

A phlebotomy technician is preparing serum samples for centrifugation. How many minutes should the technician allow the serum samples to stand before loading them into the centrifuge?

• 10 min

• 15 min

• 25 min

• 30 min

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen that must be protected from light. Which of the following laboratory tests will be performed on this specimen?

• CBC

• Bilirubin

• BMP

• Potassium

A phlebotomy technician working in a laboratory has received six filled evacuated tubes, one of which is missing a label. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Print a barcoded label for the unlabeled specimen.

• Process the unlabeled specimen as it was received.

• Recollect the unlabeled specimen.

• Hand-write a label for the unlabeled specimen.

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take when collecting a urine specimen for drug testing?

• Assume implied consent from the patient.

• Implement sterile technique to obtain the specimen.

• Use the patient's Social Security card for identification.

• Seal the specimen in a tamper-evident container.

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a forensic specimen to determine a patient's blood alcohol level. Which of the following information should the technician include on the chain of custody form?

• Date and time of specimen collection

• Method and date of specimen collection

• Witness name and signature

• Attorney's name and signature

A phlebotomy technician has received a urine drug test specimen with a thermometer reading of 29.4 °C (85 °F). Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Require the patient to provide a blood sample.

• Have the patient provide another urine specimen under observation.

• Accept the specimen for processing.

• Ask the patient if the specimen was altered.

A phlebotomy technician has released a specimen to a courier who is transporting it to a laboratory. Which of the following statements should the courier use to instruct the medical specimen accessioner on how to complete the chain of custody form?

• Make sure to check for ID.

• Write your name on the form.

• Keep two copies of the form.

• List your phone number.

A female patient is being referred to a reproductive specialist. Which of the following blood tests would a phlebotomy technician release to the referring personnel?

• LDL and HDL

• CRP and BNP

• FSH and LH

• PSA and CBC

A phlebotomy technician calls a medical assistant to inquire about a laboratory requisition. Which of the following information is required on a laboratory requisition?

• Patient's blood type

• Method of collection

• Specimen accession number

• Patient identification number