Venipuncture, InpatientMessage Show
PRINCIPLEProper collection of blood specimens is of the utmost importance in producing valid laboratory results. Following proper venipuncture standards will produce biologically representative specimens for analysis as well as minimal discomfort for the patient. PATIENT PREPARATION
EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS
PROCEDURE - STEPWISE
Venipuncture Procedure: Select one method
PROCEDURE NOTES
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFollow all CMC safety and infection control procedures. SPECIMEN HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIMEN STORAGE REQUIREMENTSGeneral guidance:
VENIPUNCTURE OR PATIENT PROBLEMS
Test Code VENIP Performing Laboratory The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge. What safety precautions will you take when performing venipuncture?Avoid drawing the plunger back too forcefully, if using a needle and syringe, or too small a needle, and avoid frothing of the sample. Make sure the venipuncture site is dry. Avoid a probing, traumatic venipuncture. Avoid prolonged tourniquet application or fist clenching.
Which of the following action should I phlebotomy technician take when performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube system?Which of the following actions should the phlebotomy technician take when performing a venipuncture using n evacuated tube system? Position the needle at a 30 degree angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel up.
Which of the following veins should the phlebotomist avoid using for venipuncture without the permission of the patient's physician?15 Cards in this Set. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after collecting blood into a serum separation tube?Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after collecting blood into a serum separation tube? Invert the tube 5-10 times.
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