A patient is to have a venipuncture to obtain a blood sample to check ammonia levels.What should the nurse do when given this information?

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Some specimens have special collection requirements before or after specimen collection.For ammonia levels,tubes must be placed on ice for delivery to the laboratory.For cryoglobulin levels,use pre-warmed test tubes.For vitamin levels,avoid exposure of the test tube to light.For lactic acid levels,do not use a tourniquet.

A Patient Is to Have a Venipuncture to Obtain a Blood