Which of the following is acceptable practice regarding collection of blood when using a syringe and winged needle set?

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Evacuated tubes must be placed in a rack when filling to prevent breakage and to ensure proper mixing of additives. Option A is not acceptable practice as blood collected in a syringe should be transferred to the appropriate tubes at the time of collection. Option C is not a requirement unless specific testing guidelines indicate the need for discarding the first portion of the blood collected. Option D is not acceptable practice as it can cause hemolysis and contamination of the sample.

Which of the Following Is Acceptable Practice Regarding Collection of Blood