1. Introduction to MLS

Specimen Management — Quiz

Test your understanding of specimen management with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A phlebotomist performs venipuncture on a patient who has been vigorously pumping their fist. Which of the following analytes is most likely to show a falsely elevated result due to this pre-analytical variable?

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios represents a critical pre-analytical error during specimen transport that could lead to specimen rejection for a coagulation study?

Question 3

A urine specimen for routine urinalysis is collected at 8:00 AM but not processed until 1:00 PM, and it was kept at room temperature. Which of the following changes is most likely to be observed in the specimen?

Question 4

Which of the following is the most appropriate action if a blood specimen for a complete blood count (CBC) is found to have small clots after collection?

Question 5

When collecting a blood specimen for a trace element analysis (e.g., zinc, copper), which of the following collection tube types is most appropriate to prevent contamination?