The procedures for performing venipuncture is considered complex requiring both knowledge and skill. What’s required by a Phlebotomist in order to carry out procedures of venipuncture comfortably is by stabling a daily routine for him or her self. Mentioned below are some important tips that might stand to be helpful in order to carry out procedures of venipunture with success.
1. Identifying the patient.
2. Accessing the patient’s physical disposition such as diet, stress, exercise etc)
3. Checking the requisition of the required tests.
4. Selecting a suitable site for performing venipuncture.
5. Collecting the sample obtained in an appropriate container.
6. Recognizing the levels of complications associated with phlebotomy.
7. Accessing the collected samples for either recollection or rejection.
8. Labeling the collection tubes.
9. Sending the specimens collected over to the laboratory for inspection and performing health tests.
