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Phlebotomy Technician

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is processing a specimen for chemistry. After placing the tube into the centrifuge, allowing the tube to spin for the correct amount of time, and waiting for the centrifuge to come to a complete stop, he removes the tube. Phil then applies a label with the patient’s name and identification number onto an empty tube. He places the empty tube in front of the centrifuged tube, and using a pipette; Phil carefully aspirates serum (avoiding RBCs) and transfers it to the empty tube. What (if anything) did Phil do wrong?
  1. Phil has not done anything wrong.
  2. Phil should have poured the serum into the empty container.
  3. Phil should not work with the centrifuge.
Explanation
Answer: A - Phil processed this sample correctly. Many labs are using phlebotomists to process samples. It is the responsibility of the phlebotomist to learn the processing requirements and guidelines of their facility.
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