ENHANCEMENT CLASS LAB: EVACUATED TUBES AND PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR Flashcards
Drawing blood from the circulatory system through an incision
PHLEBOTOMY
○ To obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis
○ To monitor levels of blood components
○ To treat blood-related disorders
PHLEBOTOMY
○ To obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis
○ To monitor levels of blood components
○ To treat blood-related disorders
PHLEBOTOMY
METHODS OF PHLEBOTOMY
● Syringe
● ETS
- Allow multiple tube collection
- Pressure plays the role of blood drawing
- No air contaminant
- Less possibility of contamination
ETS
The bigger the gauge, the smaller the needle/bore
Needle gauge
14 gauge color
olive
15 gauge color
amber
16 gauge color
gray
18 gauge color
green
20 gauge color
pink
21 gauge color
purple
22 gauge color
blue
23 gauge color
orange
25 gauge color
red
27 gauge color
white
Culture
Yellow (5) SPS
PT, APTT, INS
Light blue (3-4)
Chemistry, Serology
Gold/Tiger (5)
Red plastic inversion
5
Red glass inversion
none
Clinical Chemistry, Hematology
Orange (5-6)