A Phlebotomist May Be Requested Not to Transport a Specimen

question 9

Multiple Choice

A phlebotomist may be requested not to transport a specimen through the pneumatic tube system if it is to be tested for:

• A) glucose.
• B) cholesterol.
• C) creatinine.
• D) potassium.

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Definitions:

Claustrophobia

An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or confined places.

Enclosed Places

Areas or environments that are surrounded by barriers such as walls or structures, limiting access and egress.

Enema

A procedure where liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, usually to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit X-ray imaging.

Colon

The large intestine.