w3 phlebotomy equipment (syringes)

Question 1

when are syringes used

Answer 1

old, young, chronically ill patients
on delicate or damaged veins.
the force of the vacuum of the tubes can cause vein to collapse

Question 2

what is syringe composed of

Answer 2

luer lock tip
barrel
plunger
–you twist needle into tip when ready to use

Question 3

how to transfer blood from syringe to tubes

Answer 3

*must be done immediately
*order of draw still matters
sterile
light blue-nacit
sst-redthengold
heparin-mint then green
edta-lave
grey

• • single transfer device
• remove needle after safety device activated dispose in sharps
• attach adapter to hub
• insert evacuated tube into the holder and push onto the multi-sampling