Description

Table of content:

Phlebotomy and the Healthcare Field
Phlebotomy and the Healthcare Delivery System
The Clinical Laboratory
Regulatory, Ethical and Legal Issues
Chapter 4: Safety and Infection Control
Body Systems
Basic Medical Terminology
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Circulatory System
Phlebotomy Techniques
Venipuncture Equipment
Routine Venipuncture
Venipuncture Complications and Preexamination Variables
Special Blood Collection
Dermal Puncture
Quality Assessment and Management in Phlebotomy
Additional Techniques
Arterial Blood Collection
Point-of-Care Testing
Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist

AppendicesLaboratory Tests and the Required Type of Anticoagulants and Volume of Blood
Answers to Study Questions
Answers to Clinical Situations
Abbreviations
English-Spanish Phrases for Phlebotomy
Glossary