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What is the term phlebotomy mean in Greek?
Phlebotomy in greek means: Phlebo= veins tomy=cutting. Therefore the definition can be summarized as the incision of a vein for blood letting (blood collection). From The Phlebotomy Handbook
If I take phlebotomy courses, what will I learn to do?
In phlebotomy classes you will learn how to draw blood. You will also learn about anatomy and blood collection techniques. The training can take as little as 2-4 months.
What is the reason for a phlebotomy blood test?
Phlebotomy is not a blood test. It is the act of drawing blood. Literally blood (phleb) removal (otomy) The blood can then tested for many things.
What is the difference between venocentesis and phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy is just the name of the blood draw procedure. Venipuncture is the name of the actual stick of the needle into the vein. Veni(vein)puncture. Technically, according to Medical Terminology. Phlebotomy= Pleb/o (vein) -tomy (incision/cut into) = Incision of a vein. Venipuncture = Ven/o (vein) -puncture (surgical incision)= Surgical incision of a Vein. They are technically the same thing according to Medical Terminology. Phlebotomy is the field hence the word/title Phlebotomist. Venipuncture is the procedure/act of drawing blood. So basically it depends on how your viewing the words. From a Med Term stand or not.
Is phlebotomy the study of blood?
Phlebotomy is a therapeutic treatment in which a vein is punctured to remove blood. Another term for this proceedure is venesection.
What do phlebotomy do?
Phlebotomy is the act of extracting blood from humans or animals. To do it, you have to go through a training to get the phlebotomy certification, after sitting for a national exam.
What is it called when you take blood from a vein?
phlebotomy
What is Another word for drawing blood?
"phlebotomy"
What is the nurse role in phlebotomy?
draw blood out
What is the practice of drawing blood called?
phlebotomy
What kind of education is required to focus on a job in phlebotomy?
You will need to find a school that provides specialized phlebotomist classes. The training can take anywhere from one semester to one year. You must also take a phlebotomy certification exam.
Why have a phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy is used the most in doctors offices, since it's the basic procedure for drawing blood.. It's used the most for blood tests.
