Phlebotomy Procedures and Specimen Processing Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. An abbreviation for a test that takes priority over all other tests.
  2. 7. Receiving a laboratory order and preparing it for specimen collection.
  3. 9. Evaluation of the intended phlebotomy site using touch.
  4. 11. A patient with a history of this complication should lie down during blood collection.
  5. 12. The number of hours that CLSI set as the maximum time specimens used for RNA molecular testing can sit before being separated.
  6. 13. Form used to order laboratory testing for a patient.
  7. 14. An abbreviation for an insufficient amount of specimen.
Down
  1. 1. A patient complication that causes tiny, circular spots on the skin and is caused by capillary wall defect, platelet abnormalities, certain medications, or other diseases.
  2. 2. A small portion of a specimen that is used for testing.
  3. 3. An instrument used to spin specimens to separate them.
  4. 5. A patient complication that can be managed by using alternatives to latex or antiseptics on them.
  5. 6. The phase of testing where errors such as incorrect order of draw or prolonged tourniquet application occur.
  6. 7. The process of pulling the skin tight in order to secure a vein in place.
  7. 8. Not eating or drinking anything but water for an extended period of time.
  8. 10. An abbreviation for the time it takes to collect, process, run, and result out a specimen.