Which Identifiers for Patient Identification Before Sample Collection Are Routinely

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which identifiers for patient identification before sample collection are routinely used?

• A) Comparing information obtained verbally and from the patient's identification band with the information on the test requisition
• B) Asking the patient to state his or her first name and last name
• C) Asking the patient "Are you John Doe?" or "Are you Mary Doe?"
• D) Both A and B

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