phlebotomy materials

Phlebotomist

is responsible for collecting blood specimen for testing in the laboratory.

Blood - Drawing Station

is primarily used for the outpatient department and typically has a table for supplies, a comfortable chair for the patient to sit during the procedure, and a bed or padded table for heel stick procedure for infants and young children.

Phlebotomy Chair

should be comfortable and with an adjustable arm rest.

Equipment Carrier

A handheld phlebotomy equipment is used for stat cases and a phlebotomy cart is usually for early-morning phlebotomy rounds. The carts are left in the hallway to avoid nosocomial infection.

Gloves

should have a good fit and the phlebotomist could use liners when his skin is prone to allergies and dermatitis. (1) non sterile, (2) disposable latex, (3) nitrile, (4) neoprene, (5) polyethylene,(6) vinyl.

Antiseptics

are used to prevent sepsis which are harmful bacteria that typically enter the human body through the wounds.

Disinfectants

should be handled with care because it could be harmful to the skin. These are used in killing microorganisms on surfaces and instruments.

hand sanitizer

a substitute for hand washing with the exception of visibly soiled hands.

Gauze Pads

are clean 2x2 inch gauze folded in fourths is used to hold pressure after blood collection.

Bandages

can be used on the blood collection site once the bleeding has stopped.

1x3 inches glass microscope slides

for blood films used in hematology determinations.

Pen with non-smear ink

it is for labeling specimen

Watch with timer

for determining collection times and to time tests.

Needle and sharps disposal containers

where you throw, sharps are used as

receptacle for needles, lancets and other sharp objects.

Biohazard bags

are used to transport blood and other specimen to the laboratory. These are leak

proof bags marked with biohazard logo.

Vein-Locating Devices

are trans illumination portable devices that use infrared light to help health professionals locate and assess veins for safe venous access.

Tourniquet

is a constricting device applied to patient arm prior to venipuncture with the aim of inflating the veins by restricting venous blood for a period of time.

Needles

are used for withdrawing blood samples. These are sterile and for single use only. The 3

types of ______ used in venipuncture are multi-sample, hypodermic and winged infusion.

Needle gauge

is classified according to the diameter of the lumen. The higher the number, the

smaller the actual needle diameter.

Evacuated Tube System

is a closed collection system composed of multi-sample needle, tube holder and evacuated tubes, which prevents exposure to contaminants.

Antiseptics

 70% ethyl alcohol,

 70% isopropyl alcohol,

 Benzalkonium chloride,

 chlorhexidine gluconate,

 hydrogen peroxide,

 povidone-iodine and tincture iodine.

multi-sample needles

are used in the evacuated tube system (ETS) and comes equipped with safety features.

hypodermic needle

is used in the Syringe system and comes with different gauge and lengths for

different types of usage.

Winged Infusion Set

is used for difficult veins such as the hands especially recommended

when dealing with pediatric or elderly patients because it is more flexible than the needle or syringe.