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What is the purpose of using color-coded tubes for blood collection?
What is the purpose of using color-coded tubes for blood collection?
- To help separate plasma from serum
- To identify the type of anticoagulant used in the tube (correct)
- To prevent clotting in the sample
- To indicate the patient's blood type
Which of the following errors during specimen collection can compromise the entire testing process?
Which of the following errors during specimen collection can compromise the entire testing process?
- Failure to specify the date of the sampling request
- Not mentioning the patient's time of birth
- Incorrect identification of the specimen post-collection (correct)
- Missing to fill in the patient's address
What is the importance of an inert separator gel barrier in blood tubes?
What is the importance of an inert separator gel barrier in blood tubes?
- To reduce the chance of hemolysis in the sample
- To provide a barrier against contamination
- To prevent clots from forming in the sample
- To assist in separating plasma or serum from cells (correct)
Why is it crucial for each sample to be accompanied by a filled request form?
Why is it crucial for each sample to be accompanied by a filled request form?
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Which factor associated with specimen collection can lead to inaccurate test results?
Which factor associated with specimen collection can lead to inaccurate test results?
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What role does a preservative play in blood sample tubes?
What role does a preservative play in blood sample tubes?
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What negative impact can occur if errors are made during sample collection?
What negative impact can occur if errors are made during sample collection?
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