Final answer:
Proper collection of microcollection tubes includes all of the following except touching the scoop to the drop of blood.
Step-by-step explanation:
Proper collection of microcollection tubes includes all of the following except:
- Touching the scoop to the drop of blood
- Allowing blood to run freely into the tube
- Squeezing as you scrape upward to capture drop
- Tapping lightly to move blood into the tube
When collecting blood with microcollection tubes, it is important to avoid touching the scoop to the drop of blood to prevent contamination. Allowing the blood to run freely into the tube, squeezing as you scrape upward to capture the drop, and tapping lightly to move blood into the tube are all proper collection techniques.