Proper specimen collection and handling of the specimen after collection by the medical assistant will ensure that the patient obtains the most accurate result. the specimen must be treated in such a way that the integrity of the specimen is maintained. the quality of the sample must be the same when collected as when tested. the correct method of draw, order of draw, and the correct handling of the sample after collection will reduce the number of factors affecting the sample and give the most accurate result possible. explain all the steps necessary to ensure quality is not compromised from greeting the patient to completion of the test. explain the order of draw and the importance of this exactness. what tests would be run on each specimen?

Alberta is a 20 year old who has been a vegetarian for 3 years. she comes to you for advice after reading some material online by the meat promoters of america organization. one of their statements is: ". . vegetarians are at risk for protein deficiency because they cannot consume all of the essential amino acids necessary for healthy individuals." how should alberta be advised? she should consume dairy and egg products at every meal to protect herself against protein deficiency she should avoid the "limiting" amino acids because they are limiting her ability to maintain proper protein status because the statement is basically true, she should consider eating small quantities of meat every day in order to avoid protein deficiency although many foods don't provide all the essential amino acids individually, she could consume complementary proteins throughout the day, which would provide all the essential amino acids she needs