| A | B |
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| Patient Identification | The process of confirming the patient’s identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and DOB). |
| Informed Consent | Permission given by the patient after understanding the procedure and its purpose. |
| Fasting | Abstaining from food and sometimes drink for a specified period before blood collection |
| Baseline State | The patient’s normal physiological condition (e.g., resting, fasting). |
| Allergies | Patient conditions that must be identified to avoid adverse reactions (e.g., latex, iodine). |
| Posture | Body position (sitting, lying) that may affect lab results if inconsistent. |
| Syncope | emporary loss of consciousness (fainting), a risk during blood draws. |
| Specimen Integrity | The quality and condition of the collected sample, ensuring it's suitable for testing. |
| Order of Draw | The correct sequence of tube collection to prevent additive cross-contamination. |
| Anticoagulant | A substance in collection tubes that prevents blood from clotting (e.g., EDTA, heparin). |
| A substance that speeds up blood clotting for serum collection. | Cloty Activator |
