Which of the following is the proper order for reporting a CBC with one or more critical values:
A) Repeat for confirmation, report in LIS with documentation
B) Fax to RN, repeat for confirmation, report in LIS
C) Report in LIS, repeat for confirmation, phone MD
D) Repeat for confirmation, phone MD, report in LIS with documentation

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The proper order for reporting a CBC with one or more critical values is to repeat the test for confirmation, phone the MD to report the critical values, and then report in LIS with documentation. Faxing to an RN is not necessary and reporting in LIS should come after confirmation and phone notification.

Which of the Following Is the Proper Order for Reporting