Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech has his first real requisition form! After checking it, he believes it may be incomplete. The requisition form has the following information: Patient name, birth date, and hospital ID number, name of ordering physician, name of tests to be performed, special instructions (fasting, timed, priority) along with date and time test is due. What information is missing from the requisition form?
Explanation
Answer: B - Although the requisition form may appear different from what Phil trained with, it is complete and contains the basic information needed. Patient room numbers and gender may or may not appear on a requisition form, depending on facility policy. All requisitions must have patients’ full name, and birth date and hospital ID number, for identification purposes. Requisitions must have name of ordering physician and name of requested tests, and special instructions. Laboratory test are only be ordered by a physician. Phil will initial the label, after he has drawn the blood, before he leaves the bedside.
