All the Following Principles of Specimen Collection Are Fundamental to Ensuring

question 4

Multiple Choice

All the following principles of specimen collection are fundamental to ensuring appropriate specimen management, except:

• A) Collect the appropriate quantity of specimen.
• B) Label the specimen accurately with the specific anatomic site and the patient information.
• C) Select the correct anatomic site to collect the specimen.
• D) It is acceptable to delay transport of the specimen to the laboratory if it is in transport media.

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