Which of the following information should be included with a non-blood specimen that is delivered to the laboratory?

Choice A Reason:
Disposing of contaminated materials is a part of standard infection control practices. While it is important to dispose of materials that may be contaminated with blood or bodily fluids properly, this action is not specific to the aseptic technique used during venipuncture.

Choice B Reason:
Performing hand hygiene once daily is not sufficient for maintaining aseptic technique. Aseptic technique requires hand hygiene before and after each patient contact, especially before procedures like venipuncture to prevent the transmission of pathogens.

Choice C Reason:
Completing quality control procedures is an essential part of laboratory practice and patient safety but is not directly related to the aseptic technique of venipuncture. Quality control ensures the accuracy and reliability of test results rather than preventing infection.

Choice D Reason:
Cleansing the skin with sodium hypochlorite, or a similar disinfectant, is a critical step in aseptic technique for venipuncture. This action reduces the microbial load on the skin, thereby minimizing the risk of introducing pathogens into the bloodstream during needle insertion.

Choice A reason:
A hair cap is used to prevent contamination from the hair, but it is not specifically designed to protect against body fluid splashes. While it is a part of personal protective equipment (PPE), it does not provide coverage for the areas most likely to be exposed to splashes during phlebotomy procedures.

Choice B reason:
A gown is the appropriate choice for protection against body fluid splashes. It covers a significant portion of the body and is designed to prevent fluids from reaching the phlebotomist's skin or undergarments, which is essential when there is a risk of splashes during procedures like venipuncture.

Choice C reason:
Shoe covers protect the feet from contamination, but they are not typically necessary for phlebotomy unless there is a significant risk of large fluid spills on the floor. They are more commonly used in operating rooms or during the cleaning of large spills.

Choice D reason:
Sterile gloves are a standard requirement for phlebotomy to maintain aseptic technique and prevent contamination. However, gloves alone do not provide sufficient protection against body fluid splashes that may reach other parts of the body.