From the list of general laboratory safety rules, identify one action a phlebotomist should never take.

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The following is a list of general laboratory safety rules:
- Never eat, drink, chew gum, or smoke in the laboratory.
- Never put anything in your mouth such as pens, pencils, or fingers, while working in the laboratory.
- Never store food or beverages in the laboratory refrigerator used to store reagents or specimens.
- Never apply cosmetics, handle contact lenses, or rub eyes in the laboratory.
- Never wear excessive jewelry, such as long chains, large or dangling earrings, or loose bracelets.
- Never wear a lab coat to lunch, on breaks, or when leaving the lab to go home.
- Never wear any of the PPE items outside of their designated areas.
- Never pipette specimens or reagents by mouth.

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