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What are the nurses that draw blood called?

Joe Ford

What are the nurses that draw blood called?

How do I become a phlebotomist? A phlebotomist is someone who draws blood from a patient, for a variety of procedures including tests, transfusions, research, medical procedures or donations. Phlebotomists might work with patients, doctors, nurses, scientists and lab technicians.

How often do phlebotomist work?

Work times can vary, especially in hospitals and 24 hour clinics, however in most other facilities a phlebotomist can expect work hours to be between 7am to 7pm during weekdays and varying hours on weekends.

Which areas must be avoided for venipuncture?

Certain areas are to be avoided when choosing a site: Extensive scars from burns and surgery – it is difficult to puncture the scar tissue and obtain a specimen. The upper extremity on the side of a previous mastectomy – test results may be affected because of lymphedema. Hematoma – may cause erroneous test results.

What are some alternative venipuncture sites?

Outline

  • Hand Veins.
  • Back of the Hand.
  • The Thumb Side of the Wrist.
  • The Palm Side of the Wrist.
  • Case Study.
  • Commentary:
  • Veins of the Ankles and Feet.
  • Capillary Punctures.

What is a rainbow in phlebotomy?

Background: Collecting a predefined set of blood tubes (the “rainbow draw”) is a common but controversial practice in many emergency departments (EDs), with limited data to support it. ED staff perceived that the rainbow draw was highly valuable, both to expedite add-on testing and to avoid additional venipunctures.

What is a gold top blood test for?

Please do not send blood films. Specimen required: 5ml serum SST (Gold top) Tests are performed by the immunology department at St Richards Hospital. This combined test will detect auto antibodies to gastric parietal cells; mitochondria; smooth muscle and liver-kidney microsomes.

What Colour blood bottle is D dimer?

Medical Test A-Z

Test Bottle top colour Turn around time (In days)
D-Dimer Blue 4 hours
DAT Pink 1 day
Dengue fever serology Yellow Up to 7 working days
Deoxy-pyridinoline White

What is the purple top tube used for?

Lavender-top tube (EDTA): Tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant. This tube is used for preparing EDTA plasma, whole blood, and bone marrow specimens. Note: Tube should be inverted several times immediately after blood collection to prevent coagulation.