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CCMA Module 8: Phlebotomy general terms

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Laboratory requisition form includes:   Ordering provider's name & contacts Test & Test code Diagnosis code (ICD-10) Special specimen requirements i.e. fasting Patient demographics Insurance/billing info  
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Phlebotomy Supplies   Alcohol wipes, gauze, adhesive bandages (wrap), biohazard sharps container, PPE (including disposable gloves), tourniquet, collection tubes, needle system  
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Lumen   Hollow space inside the needle AKA gauge.  
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Bevel   Shaft at the end of the needle that creates the point.  
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Which hand should the needle be held in for venipuncture?   Dominant hand  
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Where should the supply tray be during venipuncture?   Opposite of the dominant hand (on the nondominant side)  
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What is blood composed of?   Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets  
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Plasma makes up ____% of blood   55%  
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RBCs (Erythrocytes) make up ____% of blood   45%  
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WBCs and platelets make up ____% of blood   <1%  
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Serum   Liquid portion of the blood obtained after a serum sample tube has clotted and centrifuged. Does NOT contain clotting factors.  
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Plasma   Liquid portion of blood obtained after centrifuging. Contains clotting factors.  
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Clotted blood   Blood is drawn in a tube that does not contain an anticoagulant.  
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Whole blood   Obtained when a tube is used with an anticoagulant.  
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Blood tubes should be_______   Filled completely, some tubes will have a minimum fill indicator line (i.e. light blue).  
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What vein is preferred for venipuncture?   Median cubital vein (within the antecubital space)  
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What are alternative veins for venipuncture?   Cephalic vein (radius side), basilic vein (ulna side) These veins are found on either side of the median cubital vein.  
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What are alternative places for venipuncture?   Back of the hand, wrist, and foot (venipuncture of the foot should only be done under provider supervision  
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Tourniquets should be applied   3-4 inches above the draw site  
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A tourniquet should not be left on for___________   longer than 1 minute (may cause hemoconcentration if left in place longer than 1 minute)  
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Site restrictions   Certain medical conditions require specific blood draw procedures, i.e. fistulas, ports, or mastectomy.  
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After cleansing with an antiseptic wipe, the venipuncture site must______________   be left to air dry. Tourniquet must be reapplied after site is dry.  
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Anchoring veins   Grasp the skin 2-3 inches below puncture site  
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Needle angle   The needle must be inserted at a 15-30 degree angle with the bevel facing upward.  
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Capillary punctures   Performed only when a small amount of blood is needed for testing, or for immediate results.  
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Capillary puncture supplies   Gloves, automatic retractable lancet, disinfectant pads (70% isopropyl alcohol), clean gauze pads. bandage, appropriate blood collection device, capillary tube sealer, biohazard sharps container  
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Capillary puncture blood collection devices   Micropipette, small glass tube (capillary tube), micro-collection devices, glucometer and testing strip, screen card or paper, plastic cartridge, or cassette  
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Capillary puncture site: Adults   Preferred puncture site is the middle or ring finger of the nondominant hand.  
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Capillary puncture site: Infants   Performed on the outer edge of the underside of the heel.  
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First drop of blood is wiped away during a capillary puncture unless ________________   performing a prothrombin time (PT) test  
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Bandaging procedures   Bandaging must be left in place for a minimum of 15 minutes.  
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