The Phlebotomy Textbook (Book with CD-ROM)

This title, formerly called The Phlebotomy Workbook this new edition reflects current CLSI standards and offers greater emphasis on quality assessment and preanalytical considerations. It includes up-to-date information on safety equipment, phlebotomy techniques, laboratory information and identification systems, ethical and legal issues, medical terminology, body systems and related diagnostic laboratory tests.

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 Appendices Laboratory 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