A Phlebotomy Supervisor Is Interested in Studying the Quality of the Blood

Multiple Choice

A phlebotomy supervisor is interested in studying the quality of the blood culture results obtained from the samples drawn by all phlebotomists. A valid quality indicator for blood culture results for a given time period is:

A) the percentage of patient results for harmful or pathogenic organisms.
B) the number of hemolyzed specimens.
C) the number of patient results for "normal skin flora" from the most experienced phlebotomists on staff.
D) the percentage of patient results for "normal skin flora."