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Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - Complications

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Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech has just successfully performed his first venipuncture using a syringe! He was careful not to pull up too quickly on the plunger when collecting the specimen or push it down too forcefully when transferring the blood from the syringe to the specimen container. What do these special precautions serve to prevent?

  1. Bacterial contamination
  2. Adulteration of the specimen
  3. Hemolysis
  4. A needle stick accident
Explanation

Answer: C - Taking care not to pull up on the plunger too quickly or pushing down on it too forcefully will help prevent hemolysis of the specimen. Using a syringe instead of vacutainers system is sometimes necessary. The special precautions necessary with this kind of procedure will prevent possible lab rejection and retesting.

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