Drawing more than the recommended amount of an infant's blood volume may result in which of the following conditions?

Choice A reason:
Using a needle at a 45° angle does not typically result in collapsing the vein. A collapsed vein is more likely due to excessive vacuum pressure from the tube, a very small or fragile vein, or the tourniquet being too tight.

Choice B reason:
At a 45° angle, the needle is more likely to penetrate through the entire depth of the vein, especially if the vein is superficial. This can result in a failed venipuncture because the needle has entered and exited the vein, missing the opportunity to collect blood.

Choice C reason:
While a steep angle like 45° could cause the needle to miss the vein superficially, it is more likely that the needle would go through the vein at this angle rather than merely missing it superficially. A superficial miss is more likely with an angle that is too shallow.

Choice D reason:
Contacting the upper wall of the vein alone would not necessarily result in a failed venipuncture. However, at a 45° angle, the needle could easily slip through the vein entirely after contacting the upper wall, especially if the vein is not anchored well.

Choice A reason:
The specimen source is critical information that must be included with a non-blood specimen delivered to the laboratory. It identifies the origin of the specimen, such as urine, cerebrospinal fluid, or a swab from a specific site. This information is essential for the laboratory to process and analyze the specimen appropriately.

Choice B reason:
While the specimen color may be noted for certain types of specimens, it is not a required piece of information for all non-blood specimens. Color can be an important characteristic for some analyses, but it is not as critical as the specimen source for laboratory processing.

Choice C reason:
Specimen temperature is not typically documented upon delivery to the laboratory unless the specimen requires temperature control during transport, such as certain microbiological cultures. In general, the temperature at the time of collection is not a standard requirement.

Choice D reason:
Specimen clarity might be relevant for specific tests, such as urine analysis, where clarity can indicate the presence of substances like proteins or crystals. However, it is not a universally required piece of information for all non-blood specimens.