Chapter 5: Laboratory Testing

What MUST be on a requisition/lab order?

1. Patient’s Name, DOB, Sex, and Gender

2. Doctor’s Name

3. Labs to be completed

4. Date of Order

5. Date to be completed

What MUST be on a label?

1. Patient’s Name, DOB

2. Phlebotomist’s Initials

3. Date and Time of Collection

What are barcodes?

Barcodes are machine-readable representations of data used for tracking and identifying items, ensuring accurate specimen labeling and processing in laboratory settings.

What is RFID?

A Radio Frequency Identification Device is used for tracking and identifying items through electromagnetic fields.

What must the phlebotomist be aware of during the centrifuging process?

1. Tube type/color

2. Rotor

3. Capacity

4. Noise Level

5. Proximity to other instruments

6. Spin time