Second Subject: Specimen Collection
Description
According to CLSI Standards, which vessel must a phlebotomist attempt to locate in both arms before considering alternative venipuncture sites?
a. brachial artery
b. basilic vein
c. median vein of the forearm
d. median cubital vein
- CLSI Standard GP41-A6 requires a phlebotomist to look for a Median cubital vein in both arms before selecting an alternative site for venipuncture.
