Phlebotomy Notes: Pocket Guide to Blood Collection

This pocket-sized reference provides great information on phlebotomy techniques, with nice summaries of procedures with many photos and illustrations. It is ideal for clinical rotations, for quick review of coursework, and to study in preparation for your certification exam. The write-on/wipe-off pages feature a dedicated space where you can fill in the specific requirements for evacuated tubes, instrumentation, and analytical procedures for two different locations. Clinically focused, it’s the perfect guide to collecting, transporting, and processing quality blood specimens for laboratory testing. Adherence to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines. Concise procedural steps with photos Descriptions of venipuncture, dermal puncture techniques, and arterial puncture. Information on safety issues and regulations, specimen requirements and clinical correlation, and pre-examination variables. Coverage of order of draw process. Coverage of best sites for blood collection and troubleshooting for failure to draw blood. Safety and technical tips. Red Alerts feature with guidance and tips Laboratory tests with the correct tube for collections Write-on/wipe-off waterproof pages.