Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Handling & Labs

Serum and plasma should be separated within four hours of collection.
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer: B - Serum and plasma should be separated per facility guidelines within two hours of collection. Once separated, further preparation for study may be necessary (such leaving at room temperature, freezing, putting in light free environment) depending on test ordered. Many laboratories expect phlebotomists to perform laboratory processing.
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