Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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The collection tubes should be mixed within how many seconds of draw?

10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
60 seconds

The correct answer is: 30 seconds

It is important to mix the collection tubes within 30 seconds of the draw because this allows for proper mixing of the blood with the additives in the tube. If the tubes are not mixed within this time frame, the blood may not be properly mixed and can lead to inaccurate test results. Therefore, answers A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not meet the recommended time frame for proper mixing. It is important to follow this time frame in order to ensure accurate and reliable test results.