Phlebotomy

Our best-selling comprehensive 6 page laminated guide is the perfect resource to help phlebotomy (venipuncture) students understand those procedures that enable blood draw/testing to be safe and comfortable for patients. Different forms of testing, equipment and other aspects of phlebotomy are explored in detail. Includes easy-to-read tables and diagrams. Each section features "The Phlebotomist Knows" summary of critical points, set off graphically for easy reference. As customers have said this guide has "everything you need to know for phlebotomy.

Topics covered includes:

Overview - Routine VenipunctureHow Phlebotomy is PerformedCirculatory SystemBlood TestsTypes of SpecimensCommon Blood TestsCommon Chemistry Tests & PanelsTable of Test Types & PurposePhlebotomy Tools, Techniques & EquipmentBlood Collection BasicsTourniquetsGlovesNeedlesEvacuated Blood Collection TubesTube AdditivesOrder of Blood DrawOrder of Blood DrawColor-Coded Tops for Blood DrawGlossary of Phlebotomy Terminology