Rejection of Inappropriately Collected or Transported Specimens

question 2

Multiple Choice

Rejection of inappropriately collected or transported specimens:

• A)is the sole responsibility of the laboratory and should be performed without regard to physician requests.
• B)should be initiated by laboratory personnel but approved by the nurses or physicians responsible for the care of the patient.
• C)is not in the best interest of patient care and should not be considered appropriate.
• D)is the responsibility of the nursing staff and should not be an issue for laboratory personnel.

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