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Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Procedures & Tubes

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is in the process of drawing a PTT. He is using a butterfly syringe and adaptor. After collecting one blue top tube, he removes the syringe, applies sterile gauze over the puncture site, discards the equipment in the appropriate containers, correctly labels the tube, removes his gloves, and washes his hands. What (if anything) did Phil do wrong?
  1. Phil is correct.
  2. Phil used a butterfly syringe.
  3. Phil used the wrong colored top.
  4. Phil forgot to draw a discard tube.
Explanation
Answer: D - Phil should have first drawn a discard tube to collect the air in the tubing of the butterfly syringe. Phil chose the correct colored top; however, blue top tubes must be filled to the designated amount for a correct blood to additive ratio. The lab will likely reject Phil’s’ specimen.
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