Introduction: Laboratory work flow cycle

Work-flow cycle: patient ID to specimen processing

  • Phlebotomist positively identifies patient.
  • Phlebotomist draws and labels blood specimen.
  • Specimen is transported to laboratory.
  • Specimen is accessioned and processed in lab.

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