Saturday 21 April 2012

Roles and Responsibilities of the Phlebotomist


PATIENT IDENTIFICATION

•  Check armband or ID label in acute care settings
•  Check driver’s license or picture ID in outpatient settings

Proper Identification Is a Three-Step Process

Specimen Collection and Handling
Physician orders indicate type of specimen and time of collection

Most Commonly Used Methods

Venipuncture:  Insertion of a needle into a vein to remove blood
Dermal Puncture:  Use of puncture device to obtain capillary blood by pricking the skin





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