To make sure you identify the patient correctly prior to blood collection, you should ____.

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Asking the patient to tell you her name is the best choice, as it allows the patient to confirm her identity directly. Calling the patient by name or asking about lab tests can be misleading if multiple patients are present, and asking for the patient's address may not verify the correct person. Verifying the patient's name with the doctor may be helpful, but should not be relied on as the sole means of patient identification.

To Make Sure You Identify the Patient Correctly Prior to Blood