Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

How should collection tubes be labeled?

1. Time, date, name

2. Name, date, time

3. Date, time, name

4. Patient ID only

The correct answer is: Name, date, time

Collection tubes should be labeled with the patient's name, followed by the date and time. This ensures that the sample can be properly identified and can be traced back to the specific patient in case of any errors or discrepancies. Option A and C are incorrect because the name should always come first for proper identification. Option D is incorrect because it only includes the patient ID, which may not be enough information to properly label the sample. Therefore, option B is the best choice for labeling collection tubes.