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Phlebotomy Technician

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Techs has drawn a specimen for a bilirubin level. He places the specimen container upright in his specimen tray. He plans to deliver that specimen, along with the rest of his specimens, after he completes the remainder of his run. What (if anything) has Phil done wrong?
  1. Phil did not return the bilirubin sample to the laboratory immediately.
  2. Phil did not place the bilirubin sample in ice water.
  3. Phil did not protect the bilirubin sample from light.
  4. Phil did not do anything wrong.
Explanation
Answer: C - Phil did not protect the specimen from light. Bilirubin is light sensitive; while Phil completes his run, the light-exposed specimen may be altered and render a falsely decreased bilirubin result. Bilirubin is the byproduct of red blood cell destruction. Brain damage may occur in infants with untreated excessive levels of bilirubin.
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