The Phlebotomy Department Is a Central Part of the Laboratory

question 28

Multiple Choice

The phlebotomy department is a central part of the laboratory quality assessment (QA) program because of:

• A) its close contact with patients and other hospital personnel.
• B) its responsibility for transporting patients.
• C) its responsibility for reporting test results only.
• D) its limited responsibility for providing quality specimens.

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