Introduction to Phlebotomy

Question 1

It is the PROCESS OF COLLECTING BLOOD.

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Phlebotomy

Question 2

It is defined in dictionary as “THE ACT or PRACTICE OF BLOODLETTING as a THERAPEUTIC MEASURE.”

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Webster Dictionary

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It was the MOST COMMON method wherein a sharp lancet type instrument pierced the veins to make them
bleed.

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Venesection

Question 4

It is the HEATED-GLASS that placed on a person’s back.

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Cupping

Question 5

An ancient phlebotomy kit;

It is a MULTIPLE BLADES to create series and several cut in the skin of the patients.

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Scarificator

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An ancient phlebotomy kit;

A POCKET KNIFE or FOLDING HELD DEVICE with several blades or lancets that is used to cut the median cubital vein in the elbow.

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Brass Fleam

Question 7

An ancient phlebotomy kit;

It is the STORAGE of the individual blades.

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Lancets

Question 8

An ancient phlebotomy kit;

It is used for CUPPING.

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Bronze Cup

Question 9

An ancient phlebotomy kit;

It is like a BELT to restrict blood flow.

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Thigh Tourniquet

Question 10

It is a DISEASE that increases the amount of IRON in our body that accumulates in our body organs.

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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It is a type of CANCER or BLOOD DISORDER wherein the bone marrow produced excessing production of blood cells particularly RBC.

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Polycythemia Vera

Question 12

What is the PRIMARY ROLE of Phlebotomist?

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The phlebotomist is to collect blood accurate and reliable test result

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The Phlebotomist should be trained for?

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1. Cross-trained in Venipuncture
2. Capillary Puncture
3. Patient Care
4. Receptionist Duties
5. Sample Collection
6. Clinical Assistance

Question 13

What are some instances in the role of phlebotomist?

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1. Surge of patients
2. Difficulty in blood collection

Question 14

Phlebotomist is DISPATCHED FROM THE LABORATORY to the other areas of the hospital.

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Centralized Phlebotomy

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Phlebotomist usually TAKEN FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF THE HOSPITALS or hired temporarily as relievers.

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Decentralized Phlebotomy

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Phlebotomist are BLEND OF BOTH approaches to reduce errors in decentralized phlebotomy.

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Hybrid

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It response to telephone calls, handles specimen or also known as INFORMATION SECTION or the FRONT DESK

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Administrative Office or Reception

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COLLECTS SAMPLES FROM PATIENTS and processes samples for testing or transport

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Phlebotomy Sample Collection

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STUDIES THE BLOOD in normal and diseased states

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Hematology

Question 20

What are the sample test for Hematology?

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1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
2. Hemoglobin
3. Hematocrit
4. Platelet Count
5. Body Fluid Count

Question 21

STUDU OF BLOOD CLOTTING mechanisms as an aid in diagnosis or monitoring of patient therapy

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Coagulation

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What are the sample test for Coagulation?

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1. Fibrinogen Assay
2. Prothrombin Time
3. D-dimer
4. Heparin Level
5. Factor VIII

Question 23

STUDY OF URINE to aid patient diagnosis to follow the course of a disease or the body’s mechanism

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Urinalysis

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What are the sample test for Urinalysis?

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1. Urinalysis 2. Reducing Substance 3. Urine pH 4. Urine Glucose

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It performs BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BLOOD and BODY FLUIDS to determine the status of a patient

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Chemistry

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What are the sample test for Chemistry?

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1. Cholesterol 2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel 3. Iron Studies 4. Renal Panel 5. Glucose

Question 27

Cultures SAMPLES TO DETERMINE IF PATHOGENIC organisms are present in a sample and determines the organisms sensitivity to antibiotics.

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Microbiology

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What are the sample test for Microbiology?

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1. Blood Cultures 2. Throat Cultures 3. Anaerobic Cultures 4. Parasite Identification 5. Stool Culture

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STUDIES ANTIGENS and ANTIBODIES to determine immunity to disease or presence of disease

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Immunology

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What are the sample test for Immunology?

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1. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 2. Rubella 3. Syphilis 4. Hepatitis Testing

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DETERMINES COMPABILITY OF BLOOD and BLOOD PRODUCTS that are to be administered to patients.

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Immunohematology (Blood Banking)

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What are the sample test for Immunohematology (Blood Banking)?

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1. Antigens Screen 2. Rh Determination 3. Compatibility Test

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STUDY OF DEFICIENCY related to genetic diseases

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Cytogenetics

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What are the sample test for Cytogenetics?

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1. Chromosomes Analysis 2. Prenatal Chromosome Screening

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Using POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) technologies to study the presence of various diseases or infections.

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Molecular Diagnostics

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What are the sample test for Molecular Diagnostics?

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1. HIV 2. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection

Question 37

What group of test are these; Sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide

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Electrolyte Panel (Lytes)

Question 38

What group of test are these; Cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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Lipid Panel

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What group of test are these; Glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, and creatinine

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Renal Panel

Question 40

What group of test are these; Albumin, total protein, alkaline, phosphatase, AST, ALT, and total billiburin

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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

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What group of test are these; White blood cells, red blood cells, hematocrit, and hemoglobin

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Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC)

Question 42

What group of test are these; Also known as serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT)

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Hepatic Function Panel