Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - Handling & Labs

Which of the following phrases describes the pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing?

  1. The phase of laboratory testing that involves phlebotomists
  2. One of two phases necessary for laboratory testing
  3. The phase involving all processes of laboratory testing
  4. All of the above
Explanation

Answer: B - The pre-analytic phase of laboratory testing is the first of the two phases that cover all processes of laboratory testing. The first phase includes test ordering, specimen collection, and processing of the samples. The second phase is the analytic phase, which includes the actual testing and reporting of results.

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