Collection of a blood specimen from a site above an intravenous line could be detected by a(an):

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A delta check is a quality control process in the laboratory that compares current test results with previous ones. If a blood specimen is collected from a site above an intravenous line, it could be diluted with IV fluids, leading to abnormal results. A delta check could detect this discrepancy by comparing it to the patient's baseline or expected values.

Collection of a Blood Specimen from a Site Above an Intravenous