Choose the best answer for the following questions.

1			At what point during the blood collection process should a specimen be labeled?
			A)	Prior to the procedure
			B)	After you have finished the procedure, at the patient's side*
			C)	After you have left the patient
			D)	When you are ready to begin testing
2			What is the preferred site for venipuncture?
			A)	Median cubital vein
			B)	Wrist vein
			C)	Brachial artery
			D)	Femoral artery
3			What information should be included on a blood specimen label?
			A)	Patient's full name
			B)	Unique identification number
			C)	The date
			D)	All of the above
4			Hematology requires a _________ top specimen.
			A)	light blue
			B)	sterile
			C)	lavender
			D)	marble
5			Coagulation studies require a __________ top specimen.
			A)	light blue
			B)	red
			C)	lavender
			D)	marble