A phlebotomist entered a hospital room to collect a routine blood specimen using a butterfly system for a coagulation test. The phlebotomist noticed that the patient had just finished lunch. What extra step should a phlebotomist take?
A. Indicate the nonfasting condition on the requisition.
B. Use a discard tube before filling the coag tube.
C. Warm the venipuncture site prior to the needlestick.
D. No extra steps are required.
Answer: A
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