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Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the process of puncturing a vein with a needle, usually done by a phlebotomists. It can be done for a variety of reasons, one of the most common being drawing blood for labs.

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How many months do you have to renew your California Phlebotomy license after it expires?

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You must renew it by the expiration date.

How do you spell phlebotomist in Japanese?

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瀉血専門医 (in hiragana しゃけつせんもに ) shaketsu senmoni = phlebotomist.

瀉血 (in hiragana しゃけつ ) shaketsu = phlebotomy.

What does OPIM stand for in Phlebotomy?

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What type of aftercare is required for phlebotomy?

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Asked by GaleEncyofMedicine

The patient may be encouraged to rest for a short period once the procedure is completed. Patients are also instructed to drink plenty of fluids and eat regularly over the next 24 hours to replace lost blood volume

Can you work as a phlebotomist with a visible tattoo?

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I can't imagine why not but it does depend on your employer.

Will a misd marijuana conviction in VA prevent me from getting my phlebotomy certification in CA?

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That depends on the state and what their requirements are. Check with your state division of licensing.

Primary Methods of Phlebotomy?

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In the world of modern phlebotomy, there are a number of different ways for a phlebotomists or other medical professional to obtain venous blood from a patient. Generally known as venipucture, there are a number of important reasons why a medical professional will need to obtain a patient’s blood, and there are different methods to extract blood from a patient for each particular situation. In some cases, a phlebotomist will need to add an additive to the blood after it has been extracted, while other cases call for the blood to be stored and transported in its pure form. Here is a quick look at the primary methods of phlebotomy.

The method of blood extraction that is used by a phlebotomist is often dictated by the age and health of the patient. For example, blood is usually extracted from infants and very young children through the use of fingerstick sampling. Fingerstick sampling involves the use of a small needling the barely pricks the heel of the patient or a butterfly needle that takes a sample of blood from the patient’s scalp.

These days, the vast majority of phlebotomists in the Western world use an evacuated tube system for extracting blood, while the traditional needle and syringe is still quite common is less developed parts of the world. The most popular evacuated tube system in use in the United States is the Vacutainer. The Vacutainer consists of a double ended needle that is set on one end in the rubber seal of the needle’s holder. When the needle is inserted into a patient’s vein, the pressure forces the other end of the needle through the seal, causing a vacuum in the tube into which a patient’s blood flows. These evacuated tubes have been in use since the middle of the 20th century and are considered far more reliable and hygienic than the outdated needle and syringe.

While a phlebotomist can sample a patient’s venous blood from a number of locations on the body, the easiest point of access is the median cubital vein is located on the inside of a patients elbow. This is the most popular site for extracting blood due to the small number of nerves contained in the region, as well as the fact that the vein is very easy for a phlebotomist to locate.

How long are phlebotomy classes in Louisiana?

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they can run 6-8 weeks or a semester at ULM in Monroe, LA.

What states do you need a phlebotomy certification in order to draw blood?

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California requires phlebotomy certification to draw blood, but states set their own standards and many states do not require certification at this time. Employers may require that an employee be certified, but that can be surpassed if the phlebotomist has enough experience.

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What clothing does a phlebotomist wear?

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A phlebotomist usually wears scrubs, as well as a lab coat.

How to obtain phlebotomy recertification?

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Well, you have to pass a national exam that is accredited by one of the 10 recognized health care organizations( such as ASCP). you should contact the school where you took the training for phlebotomy or you may apply for it online.

What is the cost for phlebotomy classes, how long are the classes, when do they start and what is starting pay ?

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what is the cost for phlebotomy classes and when isthe starting date and the starting pay

How much blood is drawn in phlebotomy treatment of polycythemia vera?

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Phlebotomy for polycythemia vera removes enough blood to keep the patient's hematocrit (proportion of red blood cells) below 45%.

How much will a phlebotomist make at the starting?

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they get about555mmnm

What are the arteries and veins in the arm a phlebotomist should know?

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Basic vein, median cubital vein, cephalic artery