What are the reasons laboratories use accession numbers? (Choose all that apply)A) To keep track of the sequence in which orders were receivedB) To link the patient with the specimenC) To track the specimen's progressD) To help the phlebotomist chart errors easily

What will be an ideal response?


A, C
A laboratory accession number is one that is assigned to an order in the sequence in which it is received. It usually includes the Julian date and can be used to track the progress of laboratory tests.  

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