There is also an order of draw. As some tubes allow blood to clot and others dont, It is important to know which tube blood should be taken in for what test and how long the sample can be stored before it no longer is usable.
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Tubes
There are a variety of tubes that are used in the lab by the phlebotomist. Each tube is used for a variety of tests. The reason 1 tube cannot be used for all tests is because there are additives in each and depending on the test needed, some additives wil give incorrect results and by extension, incorrect diagnosis.
There is also an order of draw. As some tubes allow blood to clot and others dont, It is important to know which tube blood should be taken in for what test and how long the sample can be stored before it no longer is usable.
As one can see from this picture, test tubes are color coded to make it easire for phlebotomists to differenciate between them and know which to use for the tests requested by the doctor.
There is also an order of draw. As some tubes allow blood to clot and others dont, It is important to know which tube blood should be taken in for what test and how long the sample can be stored before it no longer is usable.
The Body Systems
There are 11 main body systems, they are:
The integumentary system
The skeletal system
The mucular system
The nervous system
The endocrine system
The Cardiovascular or circulatory system
The lymphatic system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The renal or urinary system and
The reproductive system
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The integumentary system
The skeletal system
The mucular system
The nervous system
The endocrine system
The Cardiovascular or circulatory system
The lymphatic system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The renal or urinary system and
The reproductive system
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Why Get Certified.
Although the examination fees and frequency of examination aministration may vary, the underlying goal for all Phlebotomy programs is the same: to ensure employers that the Phlebotomists they are hiring meet the minimally acceptable standard of practice.
Why Phlebotomy
So I was at that point in my life where I was about to have my job/income taken away. The company I was working for was planning to withdraw from my counrty. I decided that I had to do something about my future. The economy was really bad and jobs were difficult to find.
I heard from a co-worker of a school that was offering a course in Phlebotomy and I decided to enroll as the field of medicine was known to be recession proof.
So, I enrolled and started learning about Phlebotomy.
Phlebotomy is the art of blood letting. It is also known as venipuncture; which means cutting into the vein.
The procedure is to use a needle to withdraw blood from a vein in the arm. The blood is tested detect illnesses and treat same where necessary.
As my studies progressed I really started enjoying what I was studying.
I heard from a co-worker of a school that was offering a course in Phlebotomy and I decided to enroll as the field of medicine was known to be recession proof.
So, I enrolled and started learning about Phlebotomy.
Phlebotomy is the art of blood letting. It is also known as venipuncture; which means cutting into the vein.
The procedure is to use a needle to withdraw blood from a vein in the arm. The blood is tested detect illnesses and treat same where necessary.
As my studies progressed I really started enjoying what I was studying.
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