Phlebotomy
Syncope
Fainting
Elbow region
Antecubital
Bevel of the needle should be positioned how?
Up
Lavender Tube
Hematology
EDTA
Hgb
Hemoglobin and tells % of RBC's
What do you do if there is no label on the filled tube?
Discard
Light Blue Tube
Coagulation Studies
Sodium Citrate
The higher the needle gauge number....?
The smaller the needle
Thromb/o
clot
Phlebitis
Inflammation of vein
What is the minimal information needed to label a tube after the specimen is drawn?
Name of patient, date and time, phlebotomist's initials
Number of attempts at performing phlebotomy
Two
platelet
Thrombocyte
Erythr/o
Red
Platelets
Aid in blood clotting
Bacteria not requiring oxygen
Anaerobic
K+
Potassium
hematoma
A bruise
How long does it take blood to clot without additives?
30-60 minutes
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
3rd choice vein for phlebotomy
Basilic
Grey Tube
Alcohol/Glucose
Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Distal
away from
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act