Labeling the Blood Sample

Phlebotomist labels the tube of drawn blood

Once the blood is drawn, the tube is labeled. In many labs, the label will be pre-printed with the patient’s name, identification number, and number assigned to that specimen. It is essential to label the tube properly before leaving the patient’s side.

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