The Percentage of Hemolyzed Specimens Received in the Chemistry Department

question 58

Multiple Choice

The percentage of hemolyzed specimens received in the chemistry department may be useful as a quality indicator of which of the following?

• A) The number of failed Delta checks involving glucose tests in Chemistry
• B) Phlebotomist compliance with limits for maximum time of tourniquet application
• C) The number of failed Delta checks involving calcium tests in Chemistry
• D) Phlebotomist compliance with Order of Draw requirements

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