Phlebotomy Practice Test Questions &
answers 2025/ 2026
A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form for a series of tests on a patients
serum. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the
following additives? - ANS Thrombin, helps accelerate clotting for serum
specimens
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood sample from a newborn who weighs
3.2 kg (7 lb.). Which of the following amounts is the maximum volume of blood the
technician can draw form this newborn at one time? - ANS 2.5 mL. if the
amount is exceeded, the newborn can become anemic
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which of the
following techniques should the technician use to anchor the vein just before
inserting the needle? - ANS Use thumb and forefinger to hold the vein in place
A phlebotomy technician is performing a total cholesterol point-of-care for a patient.
Which of the following findings should the technician immediately report to the
provider? - ANS 300 mg/dL, reference range of 140 to 200 mg/dL for total
cholesterol
A phlebotomy technician is preparing several specimen for transport to the facilitys
laboratory. Which of the following specimens should the technician protect from
bright light by placing it in amber/brown biohazard bag for transport? - ANS
Vitamin B6, which is photosensitive
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a
patient whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the
technician use? - ANS Hand immobilizer, uses straps to keep the patients
hand still during the collection procedure
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a patients troponin T level. Which of
the following troponin T levels should the technician immediately report to the
provider? - ANS .3 ng/mL, is above the expected reference range of 0 to .2
ng/ml
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to enter a patients room to collect a blood
specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to take? -
ANS Communicate name and department affiliation to the patient
answers 2025/ 2026
A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form for a series of tests on a patients
serum. The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the
following additives? - ANS Thrombin, helps accelerate clotting for serum
specimens
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood sample from a newborn who weighs
3.2 kg (7 lb.). Which of the following amounts is the maximum volume of blood the
technician can draw form this newborn at one time? - ANS 2.5 mL. if the
amount is exceeded, the newborn can become anemic
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which of the
following techniques should the technician use to anchor the vein just before
inserting the needle? - ANS Use thumb and forefinger to hold the vein in place
A phlebotomy technician is performing a total cholesterol point-of-care for a patient.
Which of the following findings should the technician immediately report to the
provider? - ANS 300 mg/dL, reference range of 140 to 200 mg/dL for total
cholesterol
A phlebotomy technician is preparing several specimen for transport to the facilitys
laboratory. Which of the following specimens should the technician protect from
bright light by placing it in amber/brown biohazard bag for transport? - ANS
Vitamin B6, which is photosensitive
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a
patient whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the
technician use? - ANS Hand immobilizer, uses straps to keep the patients
hand still during the collection procedure
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a patients troponin T level. Which of
the following troponin T levels should the technician immediately report to the
provider? - ANS .3 ng/mL, is above the expected reference range of 0 to .2
ng/ml
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to enter a patients room to collect a blood
specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to take? -
ANS Communicate name and department affiliation to the patient
