CLSI Standards
The best practice standard for tourniquet use is to have the tourniquet on the arm for no longer than this?
What is 1 minute
This test is a routine lab conducted in a lavender tube
What is a CBC
This vein is the first choice for venipunctures
What is the median cubital vein
To keep patients safe this view should be chosen last for blood draws
What is the Basilic Vein?
When a provider wants to conduct multiple test, they will order this type of test
What is a panel test.
This area of the body is most examined first for blood draws
What is the anticubital fossa
When obtaining a specimen from the anticubital fossa, the needle should be at this angle
What is a 15-30 degree angle
A CMP can be tested in this type of tube
What is a SST or a green heparin tube
This vein should be the second choice for a venipuncture
What is the cephalic vein
When preparing for a venipuncture for blood culture the phlebotomist should clean the site with this antiseptic
What is chloraprep or Chorohexadine Gluconate.
This type of panel test usually requires fasting
What is a lipid panel
This vein is close to arteries and nerves and should be considered the last choice for a venipuncture
What is the Basilic Vein
When cleansing the skin for a blood culture, the phlebotomist should clean the site for this length of time.
What is 30-60 seconds.
Most lab test require this type of blood.
What is venous blood
Before performing a venipuncture, a phlebotomist should identify a vein by doing this.
What is palpate the vein