Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Procedures & Tubes

What is the maximum length of time allowed for a blood specimen to be transported to the laboratory from the bedside?
  1. 20 minutes.
  2. 45 minutes.
  3. 1 hour.
  4. 2 hours.
Explanation
Answer: B - Most facilities allow a maximum of 45 minutes transport-time, from the time the specimen was drawn until the time it is delivered to the lab. This, of course does not include stat draws, which are delivered to the laboratory immediately after collected.
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