Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

The patient's name and date of birth are key identifiers that must be accurate and clearly readable on the specimen label to ensure the laboratory can match the specimen to the correct patient's records. The collection date and time are important for time-sensitive tests and tracking purposes. However, labeling the container with the volume of blood drawn is not a labeling requirement and typically does not accompany the specimen directly, although it might be noted elsewhere for office records. The medical assistant's initials are also not critical for identifying the patient specimen but might be used for internal tracking purposes.