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The phlebotomist draws a cbc, cmp, tft and forgets to draw a ptt what must she do

a. Proceed with the tests already drawn
b. Discard all the drawn samples
c. Draw the PTT immediately
d. Inform the patient about the oversight and request a new sample

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Final answer:

The correct answer is option d. Inform the patient about the oversight and request a new sample.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the phlebotomist forgets to draw a PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) along with other blood tests such as CBC (Complete Blood Count), CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel), and TFT (Thyroid Function Tests), there are specific steps that should be taken. In this case, the phlebotomist should inform the patient about the oversight and request a new blood sample.

It is important to ensure that all necessary tests are performed accurately to provide the correct medical information for the patient's diagnosis and treatment.

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