A Fax Report of Patient Results Is Received in Error

question 3

Multiple Choice

A fax report of patient results is received in error. What should be done?

• A) Call the sender immediately.
• B) File the report with quality-assurance documents.
• C) Discard the report in a standard waste receptacle.
• D) Read the report to others in the laboratory.

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