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Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - Handling & Labs

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Blood gas samples, gastrin samples, ammonia samples, and lactic acid samples are all blood samples that require which special transportation considerations?

All must be transported in ice water.
All must be transported warmed.
All require protection from light.

Explanation

Answer: A - Some blood analytes break down quickly; transporting the specimen in ice water slows that process. Other tests that require chilled transportation include renin, catecholamine, and parathyroid.

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