At 0900 a Phlebotomist Receives Requisitions for a Peak Theophylline

question 52

Short Answer

At 0900 a phlebotomist receives requisitions for a peak theophylline level at 1000, a stat complete blood count (CBC) in L & D, and a cortisol level.
-If a known skin contaminant grows in both aerobic bottles, what error in technique is indicated?

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