PROJECT BLUE LAB Session 1: Phlebotomy Foundations

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, anatomical terms, and concepts from Phlebotomy Session 1.

Phlebotomy

The practice of collecting blood specimens for laboratory testing.

Venipuncture

Collecting blood from a vein.

Specimen

A sample collected for laboratory testing.

Patient Identification

Confirming the correct patient's identity using the institution's approved process.

Tourniquet

A device used temporarily to help make veins more prominent.

Vein Selection

Choosing an appropriate vein or site for blood collection.

Order of Draw

The sequence used to fill blood collection tubes to protect specimen integrity and prevent additive contamination.

Specimen Integrity

The condition of a specimen being suitable and reliable for testing.

Median Cubital Vein

The vein in the antecubital area that is commonly preferred for routine venipuncture when suitable.

Cephalic Vein

A vein in the antecubital area that may be used for venipuncture depending on anatomy and local policy.

Basilic Vein

A vein in the antecubital area that may be used for venipuncture depending on anatomy and local policy.

The Phlebotomy Chain

The seven-step sequence of safe blood collection consisting of Identify, Prepare, Select, Collect, Finish, Label, and Transport.