Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting

Specimens, Labels, and Test Status

Read what was collected, where it came from, and what happened to it.

What to know

A specimen record identifies the material, its source, and the collection time. The lab may report whether it accepted the specimen and whether testing is complete.

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Clinical scenario

A fictional label lists “throat swab.” What does throat describe?

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