Phlebotomy-
Collection & Processing
Collection & Processing
Whole blood tests are collected in this tube color
Lavender
This needle size is typically used with a butterfly system
22-gauge
This device takes a temperature reading from the ear
Tympanic thermometer
This label detail helps trace who handled a patient’s specimen
Collector’s initials
This container is used to discard contaminated materials & sharps
Red biohazard container
Always verify this before spinning a centrifuge
Calibration date
Preferred site for infant capillary collection
Heel
A pulse below 60 bpm indicates this
Bradycardia
This must be written on a urine sample before sending it to the lab
Time of collection
This sheet provides safety info for disinfectants & cleaning agents
SDS (Safetly Data Sheet)
These specimens need a documented chain of custody
Drug screenings
This vein in the antecubital area is most often used for venipuncture
Median cubital
This blood pressure reading is considered normal for adults
120/80 mmHg
Type of urine specimen for sporadically released substances
Random urine specimen
This vaccine must be offered to at-risk employees within 10 days of hire
Hepatitis B vaccine
Send these samples to the lab within 2 hours of collection
Blood specimens
This concentration of alcohol is standard for site preparation
70%
This vital sign measures the oxygen level in a patient’s blood
SpO₂
This is how long you wait to check for a wheal after an allergy test
15 minutes
Wear this respirator when caring for a patient with an airborne disease
N95
Follow this sequence to avoid tube contamination
Blood culture→light blue→red→gold/tiger-top→green→lavender→gray
Do this to prevent a hematoma after withdrawal
Apply pressure with gauze
This artery is most commonly used to measure pulse rate
Radial artery
These identifiers confirm correct patient-specimen matching
Name & date of birth
These techniques prevent contamination during clinical procedures
Aseptic techniques