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PRINCIPLEProper collection of blood specimens is of the utmost importance in producing valid laboratory results. Following proper venipuncture standards will produce biologically representative specimens for analysis as well as minimal discomfort for the patient. PATIENT PREPARATION
EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS
PROCEDURE - STEPWISE
Venipuncture Procedure: Select one method
PROCEDURE NOTES
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFollow all CMC safety and infection control procedures. SPECIMEN HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
SPECIMEN STORAGE REQUIREMENTSGeneral guidance:
VENIPUNCTURE OR PATIENT PROBLEMS
Test Code VENIP Performing Laboratory The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge. When the patient declines venipuncture the phlebotomist should?If a patient refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should: Immediately report the refusal and actions taken to the nurse.
How many more times should a phlebotomist try to perform a venipuncture on a patient if he has failed once already?Do not attempt a venipuncture more than twice. Notify your supervisor or patient's physician if unsuccessful. 5. Select the appropriate vein for venipuncture.
When should venipuncture be avoided quizlet?Never draw from a thrombosed or scarred vein. 5. Never attempt venipuncture in an artery. Arteries pulsate, are very elastic, and have a thick wall.
What is the most critical error a phlebotomist can make before collecting a specimen?The most serious error is failure to properly identify the patient. Even if everything else is done perfectly, the final result will not apply to the patient incorrectly presumed to be the source.
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