AMCA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the recommended disinfectant to clean up blood, or other
bodily fluid contamination? Answer:Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)
◍ Informed consent is required for Answer:Invasive surgery and
Biopsy
◍ Red top used for the following tests. Answer:Blood pregnancy and
hepatic panel
◍ Which vein is the first choice for a routine venipuncture?
Answer:Median cubital
◍ Tiger top is used for a Thyroid panel Answer:ROAR TTT
◍ After the needle is withdrawn, what is the NEXT step?
Answer:Activate the safety
, ◍ Is it okay to use 70% isopropyl alcohol for cleansing the site when
drawing blood for ethanol testing? Answer:NO
◍ What is the FIRST thing you will do in case of an accidental needle
stick? Answer:Wash the site for 30/60
seconds with soap and water
◍ When drawing from a patient who has had a mastectomy where is the
appropriate place to draw? Answer:Opposite side in the hand
◍ What is the best side for a dermal puncture on an adult?
Answer:Middle Finger
◍ If the processing lab is backed up on resulting, what will you do with
your samples? Answer:Send them anyway
◍ When drawing from an HIV patient, what extra precautions do you
need to take? Answer:None, always wear gloves
◍ What would be a reason for a blue top-to be rejected for processing
Answer:QNS
◍ What is the proper blood to additive ration for a It blue top tube
Answer:9:1
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the recommended disinfectant to clean up blood, or other
bodily fluid contamination? Answer:Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)
◍ Informed consent is required for Answer:Invasive surgery and
Biopsy
◍ Red top used for the following tests. Answer:Blood pregnancy and
hepatic panel
◍ Which vein is the first choice for a routine venipuncture?
Answer:Median cubital
◍ Tiger top is used for a Thyroid panel Answer:ROAR TTT
◍ After the needle is withdrawn, what is the NEXT step?
Answer:Activate the safety
, ◍ Is it okay to use 70% isopropyl alcohol for cleansing the site when
drawing blood for ethanol testing? Answer:NO
◍ What is the FIRST thing you will do in case of an accidental needle
stick? Answer:Wash the site for 30/60
seconds with soap and water
◍ When drawing from a patient who has had a mastectomy where is the
appropriate place to draw? Answer:Opposite side in the hand
◍ What is the best side for a dermal puncture on an adult?
Answer:Middle Finger
◍ If the processing lab is backed up on resulting, what will you do with
your samples? Answer:Send them anyway
◍ When drawing from an HIV patient, what extra precautions do you
need to take? Answer:None, always wear gloves
◍ What would be a reason for a blue top-to be rejected for processing
Answer:QNS
◍ What is the proper blood to additive ration for a It blue top tube
Answer:9:1
