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phlebotomy-processing
Specimen Centrifugation
Always tested on the Phlebotomy
Centrifuge specimens per test requirements.
About this skill
Specimen centrifugation with balanced rotor, proper speed and time per the test protocol, and patience for the SST gel barrier to form.
12 total steps
5 critical steps
Time limit: 10 min
What graders are watching for
- 1Balance the rotor
- 2Allow SST tubes to clot for 30 min first
- 3Never open the lid while spinning
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- !Unbalanced rotor
- !Premature centrifugation of SST tubes
- !Opening the lid during the cycle
Practice this skill step-by-step
The static walkthrough above is the marketing overview. The full step-by-step interactive practice (with critical-step highlighting, per-step "why this matters" rationale, and what graders watch for on each individual step) is unlocked with a subscription.
Related phlebotomy processing skills
Specimen Handling and Integrity
Maintain specimen integrity from draw to lab.
Specimen Aliquoting
Transfer serum/plasma to secondary containers.
Specimen Storage and Transport
Store and transport per test requirements.
Point-of-Care Testing (Glucose, Hgb, INR)
Perform point-of-care testing with quality control verification.