Chapter 3: Labeling Flashcards
When all specimens tubes need to be labeled for proper identification?
After the draw and in the present of the patient.
What the MA should never label tubes before the draw?
Because empty pre-labeled tubes could be mistakenly used for other patients.
What is the first label that a typically specimen contains?
Patient’s first and last name.
What is the second label that a typically specimen contains?
Date of birth.
What is the third label that a typically specimen contains?
Date and time of draw and identify of the collector.
What is the fourth label that a typically specimen contains?
Test to be performed on that specific sample.
What is the fifth label that a typically specimen contains?
The tube color or type.
What is the sixth label that a typically specimen contains?
A barcode to be scanned of specimen tracking and analysis.
What is the first handwrite label that a typical blood specimen label contains?
Patient’s first and last name.
What is the second handwrite label that a typical blood specimen label contains?
Date of birth.
What is the third handwrite label that a typical blood specimen label contains?
Dae and time of specimen draw.
What is the fourth handwrite label that a typical blood specimen label contains?
MA’s initials.
Why any paperwork accompanying the specimens must be checked with the blood tubes?
To verify that the names and numbers math.
