Phil's patient just returned from a radiology test that included an IV injection of dye. Phil collects the blood specimen and notes the radiographic test and time it was performed on the requisition form. Why did Phil do this?

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Phil noted on the requisition form the name and time of the radiographic procedure because the IV dye may interfere with the blood test. The clinical laboratory relies on the phlebotomist to provide information that may affect the results of a test. The lab techs would not know this without the aid of the phlebotomist.

Phil's Patient Just Returned from a Radiology Test That Included