Phlebotomy Exam Prep 91, Critical Value Reporting and Read-Back
Published: July 26, 2026
Duration: 2:51
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- What defines a critical (or panic) value and why it requires immediate notification.
- The correct step-by-step procedure for verbally reporting a critical lab result.
- Why the 'read-back' verification is a mandatory step required by The Joint Commission.
- The essential elements that must be documented after reporting a critical v...