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FDA ANNOUNCES BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION TUBE SHORTAGE

As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has rattled the supply chain, especially the healthcare supply chain. Where mask shortages and medical supplies once plagued the industry, have now been replaced with a shortage of blood specimen collection tubes.

Here are some conservation recommended conservation strategies:

  • Only perform medically necessary blood draws

  • Remove duplicate test orders

  • Avoid testing too frequently or extend time intervals between testing

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