Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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What is the name of the tube used to collect a blood sample from a skin puncture?

Vacutainer
Hemogard
Microtainer/microvette
Pipette

The correct answer is: Microtainer/microvette

A microtainer or microvette is the most appropriate tool for collecting a blood sample from a skin puncture due to its small size and ability to collect a small amount of blood. This makes it less invasive and minimizes discomfort for the patient. A vacutainer, on the other hand, is a larger tube used for collecting blood samples from a vein, making it unsuitable for a skin puncture. A hemogard, while also used for collecting blood samples from a vein, is a type of cap that is placed on top of a needle after blood is drawn, and thus not used for collecting the actual sample. A pipette is a tool used for measuring and transferring small quantities of liquid, and is not designed for collecting blood samples.