Pre-analytical considerations in oh,ebotomy Flashcards
ncludes procedures such as laboratory handling and identification, which take
place before any laboratory testing
PRE-ANALYTICAL TESTING PHASE
Strict and proper control measures should be observed to avoid further issues
PRE-ANALYTICAL TESTING PHASE
◦ It starts when the doctor’s order is given and ends when the laboratory testing has
officially commenced
PRE-ANALYTICAL TESTING PHASE
RBC, WBC, Creatine Clearance
Age
RBC
Altitude
Hemoconcentration, RBC, Enzymes, Iron, Ca,
Na
Dehydration
Glucose, Lipids, Electrolytes
Diet
TSH, Cortisol, Iron
Diurnal Variation
Enzymes, Hormones
Drug Therapy
pH, Pco2, CK, LDH, Glucose
Exercise/ IM Injection
Hormones, Cortisol
Fever
RBC, Hgb, Hct
Gender
Yellow color interfaces due to increased
bilirubin
Jaundice
CK, LDH
Intramuscular injection
Protein, K
Position
RBC
Pregnancy
Cholesterol, Cortisol, Glucose, GH, TAG, WBC
Smoking
WBC, Iron, ACTH, Catecholamine, Cortisol
Stress
Hemoconcentration
Temperature & Humidity
Problem Areas to Avoid
Burns, scars and tattoos
Damaged veins
Edema/ Oedema-
Hematoma
Mastectomy
Obesity
could be sclerosed, hardened,
thrombosed or clotted
Damaged veins
accumulation of fluids in the tissues
Edema/ Oedema
Leakage of blood from the vessels during
venipuncture
Hematoma
tourniquet could not be applied in this
arm because it can cause injury.
Mastectomy
deep and difficult to locate; use a longer tourniquet,
palpate the cephalic or cubital vein
Obesity
are needed for blood sampling, infusing medication, central venous pressure readings, and blood transfusion of a patient.
ventricular assist device / VADs
VASCULAR ACCESS SITES AND DEVICE
- Arterial Line
- Arteriovenous shunt or Fistula
- Blood-sampling Device
- Heparin or Saline Lock/ “hep-lock”
- IV Sites
- Central Vascular Access Devices (CVADs)/ Indwelling lines
for medicine administration
or blood sampling
Heparin or Saline Lock/ “hep-lock”
phlebos should collect below IV lines
IV Sites
it could be a central venous catheter lines, implanted port,
peripherally inserted central catheter
Central Vascular Access Devices (CVADs)/ Indwelling lines
discontinue asap; check mouth for any obstruction,
and patient is protected from any self-injury. Notify first aid personnel
Seizures or convulsions-
Small red or purple spot that looks like rashes when tourniquet is
applied
Petechiae
if pt complains extreme numbness or pain, remove needle and apply ice to site because this may indicate nerve involvement.
pain
discontinue procedure until patient feels better
Nausea and Vomiting
lie down during procedure
Fainting
pressure should be applied until bleeding stops
Excessive Bleeding
apply gauze for 15 mins
Adhesive allergy
use a different antiseptic technique
Antiseptic allergy
use nonlatex gloves, tourniquet, bandages
Latex allergy
Allergies to Equipment and Supplies
Adhesive allergy
Antiseptic allergy
Latex allergy
The following are conditions that trigger hematoma:
There is excessive or blind probing
There is inadvertent arterial puncture
The size of the vein is too small
The needle penetration has gone all through the vein
Needle is not completely inserted
Tourniquet is still on when the needle was removed
The pressure is not adequate
Hold pressure over the site immediately after discontinuing the draw
◦ Cold compress or ice pack may be offered to help address the swelling
HEMATOMA FORMATION
blood loss due to blood draw. Phlebo should ensure
that only the required volume should be extracted from the patient
because a 10% loss of blood could face a threat to the patient
Iatrogenic Anemia
observed when the filling of the tube
happens rapidly and there is a rapid formation of hematoma on the site
Inadvertent Arterial Puncture
sterile conditions, veni site should be kept closed for 15 mins
Infection
improper site selection, rapid needle insertion, excessive
redirection of the needle, and blind probing; phlebo should swim slowly or stop veni and look for alternative sites
Nerve Injury
improper site selection, rapid needle insertion, excessive
redirection of the needle, and blind probing; phlebo should swim slowly or stop veni and look for alternative sites
Nerve Injury-
downward position should be observed and
tube should be below the veni site
Reflux of Anticoagulant
follow proper techniques and avoid blind probing
Vein Damage
decrease in fluid content or plasma volume caused
by tourniquet that stagnate the flow of blood
Hemoconcentration