Before performing a phlebotomy,the phlebotomist will clean the area on a patient's arm with a substance before inserting the needle.This substance is called a(n):

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A disinfectant is a chemical agent used to kill microorganisms on an inanimate object.To sterilize is to kill all life; skin will still have organisms growing after wiping.Bactericidal is the process of killing bacteria.An antiseptic is a substance applied to the skin for the purpose of eliminating or reducing the number of bacteria present.

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