Question

The phlebotomist arrives to collect a blood specimen from and inpatient. The patient is not wearing and id band. There is an id band attached to the nightstand next to the bed. The info on that Id band matched the requisition. The name and date of birth stated by the patient also match the requisition. What should the phlebotomist do?

Answer 1

The phlebotomist should not collect the blood specimen until they can correctly identify the patient