AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAMINATION TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ A sharps container should be replaced when it is at least _ full.
Answer:3/4
◉ When performing a 3hr glucose tolerance test (GTT), a total of _
tubes will be used. Answer:4
◉ Blood leaking into the tissue around the draw site is called a _.
Answer:Hematoma
◉ _ minutes is the standard length of time for a serum sample to stand
before it is loaded into a centrifuge. Answer:30
◉ What tube is typically used for a hepatic-panel test? Answer:Red top
◉ If you receive an order to draw a Hemoglobin A1C (HA1C) and
PT/PTT test, what is the correct order of draw? Answer:1. Light blue
2. lavender
,◉ A chain-of-custody protocol would be required if a _ test is ordered.
Answer:Paternity
◉ If you have a patient with small, thin, or fragile veins you would use a
butterfly needle with a syringe to acquire the specimen. Answer:True
◉ According to CLSI, after _ unsuccessful venipuncture attempts, the
phlebotomist should get another phlebotomist to perform the draw.
Answer:2
◉ A female patient should produce at least 20-30 mls of urine for a
standard STD test. Answer:True
◉ The reason that we should pull the skin taunt before a blood draw is to
prevent the vein from _. Answer:Rolling
◉ Thyroid and hCG tests drawn in a serum tubes. These tests are
processed in the _ department. Answer:chemistry
◉ Proper handwashing includes scrubbing in between fingers and
around knuckles, rubbing hands together vigorously for at least 15
seconds. Answer:True
, ◉ The patient in the hospital or nursing home should be placed in this
position which includes laying on their back with their head and torso
raised between 15-45 degrees. Answer:Semi-fowler's
◉ A patient on blood thinners or warfarin therapy would never require
PT/INR blood draws. Answer:False
◉ A sputum sample is designed to collect secretions expelled from the _
tract. Answer:respiratory
◉ _ errors refers to all of the inappropriate acts phlebotomists can make
prior to the specimen being analyzed. Answer:Pre-analytical
◉ Stool samples can sit out for up to 6 hours before being sent for
processing. Answer:False
◉ In order to perform a proper bleeding time test, the blood pressure
cuff should be inflated to _ mm/Hg Answer:40
◉ What should the phlebotomist do when child or domestic abuse is
suspected? Answer:Immediately report it to your supervisor
◉ __ is the national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy
procedures Answer:CLSI
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ A sharps container should be replaced when it is at least _ full.
Answer:3/4
◉ When performing a 3hr glucose tolerance test (GTT), a total of _
tubes will be used. Answer:4
◉ Blood leaking into the tissue around the draw site is called a _.
Answer:Hematoma
◉ _ minutes is the standard length of time for a serum sample to stand
before it is loaded into a centrifuge. Answer:30
◉ What tube is typically used for a hepatic-panel test? Answer:Red top
◉ If you receive an order to draw a Hemoglobin A1C (HA1C) and
PT/PTT test, what is the correct order of draw? Answer:1. Light blue
2. lavender
,◉ A chain-of-custody protocol would be required if a _ test is ordered.
Answer:Paternity
◉ If you have a patient with small, thin, or fragile veins you would use a
butterfly needle with a syringe to acquire the specimen. Answer:True
◉ According to CLSI, after _ unsuccessful venipuncture attempts, the
phlebotomist should get another phlebotomist to perform the draw.
Answer:2
◉ A female patient should produce at least 20-30 mls of urine for a
standard STD test. Answer:True
◉ The reason that we should pull the skin taunt before a blood draw is to
prevent the vein from _. Answer:Rolling
◉ Thyroid and hCG tests drawn in a serum tubes. These tests are
processed in the _ department. Answer:chemistry
◉ Proper handwashing includes scrubbing in between fingers and
around knuckles, rubbing hands together vigorously for at least 15
seconds. Answer:True
, ◉ The patient in the hospital or nursing home should be placed in this
position which includes laying on their back with their head and torso
raised between 15-45 degrees. Answer:Semi-fowler's
◉ A patient on blood thinners or warfarin therapy would never require
PT/INR blood draws. Answer:False
◉ A sputum sample is designed to collect secretions expelled from the _
tract. Answer:respiratory
◉ _ errors refers to all of the inappropriate acts phlebotomists can make
prior to the specimen being analyzed. Answer:Pre-analytical
◉ Stool samples can sit out for up to 6 hours before being sent for
processing. Answer:False
◉ In order to perform a proper bleeding time test, the blood pressure
cuff should be inflated to _ mm/Hg Answer:40
◉ What should the phlebotomist do when child or domestic abuse is
suspected? Answer:Immediately report it to your supervisor
◉ __ is the national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy
procedures Answer:CLSI
