Introduction to Phlebotomy
What is Phlebotomy used for?
1. Blood sampling for testing
2. Blood collection for donation
what is the two tests for green tub?
1.Chem 7 test
2. CMP
whats on the Order form?
1. Patients name 5. Type of test request
2. Date of birth
3. Identification number : Number they are given
4. Name of the physician making the request
what is the normal temperature?
98.6 (F)
37 (C)
Classification: Antiviral
Drugs?
Interferon and Tamiflu
Factors that may affect the ability to collect a blood specimen?
1. pain 5. Anxiety
2. dehydration 6. Fear
3. age 7. Ethnicity/Culture
4. gender 8. Patients' values and beliefs
whats the one test for Royal blue?
1. Chemistry Trace
Setting up patient needs?
1. Position (arm stable) 5. Gloves/clean site
2. Tourniquet 6. consent
3. Palpate site 7. Check the vein
4. Wash hands 8. Pull touiquet before taking out the needle
What is the Average Temperature?
97.6 - 99 (F)
36.4 - 37.2 (C)
Classification: Central Nervous system stimulants
Drugs?
Adderall and Ritalin
Assessment of patient?
1. Identify patient.
2.Explain the procedure.
Order of draw?
1. Yellow 5. Green 9. Royal blue
2. Light blue 6. Purple
3. Red 7. Pink
4. Gold/ Tiger 8. Gray
Tray setup?
1. Syringe collection
2. Vacuum collection
3. Butterfly collection
Fever symptoms?
1. Loss of appetite 5. hot skin
2. Headache 6. General malaise
3. Thirst 7. Chills and shivering
4. Flushed face 8. Increased body temp
Classification: Decongestants
Drugs?
Sudafed and Afrin
what position is the patient while taking blood?
Sitting or surpine
what is the two tests for yellow test tub?
1. Blood culture
2. Body fluid culture
When do tests run?
Test run during the morning.
Normal temperature for newborn?
98.2 (F) - 36.8 (C)
Classification: Diuretics
Drugs?
Lasix
When should you notify a provider?
1. Bleeding continues at site
2. Maintain pressure
3. Signs and symptoms of infection occur at site
4. Laboratory reveal abnormal result
What does CLSI stand for?
Clinical and Laboratory Standers Institute
why do we have to do order of draw in order?
can cause problems with the tests.
Is your temperature high or low in the morning?
lowest in the morning.
Classification: Contraceptives
Drugs?
Depo - Provera, Nuvaring