MLPAO study guide with correct answers

what does Phlebotomy mean? CORRECT ANSWER to cut into the vein what is the primary role of a phlebotomist? CORRECT ANSWER to obtain blood specimen for diagnostic testing what are blood specimens used for? CORRECT ANSWER to test levels of glucose, proteins, drugs, also to test blood cell counts, antibodies and infectious disease How is blood obtained? CORRECT ANSWER by venipuncture (puncturing the vein) by dermal(capillary) puncture (puncturing the skin) What are some of the duties of phlebotomists CORRECT ANSWER collecting, processing and transporting blood specimens, the removal of blood from blood donors for transfusion or for pts with polycythemia, collect urine or fecal specimen, accept incoming specimens, log specimens into the computer system and routing specimens to the proper dept for testing an analysis, ECG, pt advocates what does a pt advocate do? CORRECT ANSWER help guide patients through the healtch care system and help patients become more comfortable with the healthcare system what is the pre-examination phase of lab testing? CORRECT ANSWER pre-examination also known as the pre-analytical phase is the collection, processing and transportation of samples