Other than routine diabetic monitoring for glucose, the majority of blood tests are done on samples of venous blood taken by a phlebotomist or similar worker.
Experience and proper technique are key for any phlebotomist or nurse to prevent hemolysis.
There are several sized needles for a phlebotomist to choose from.
Sources of contaminants include the donor's blood, donor's skin, phlebotomist's skin, and from containers.
All workers in a health care setting are at risk—nurses, doctors, midwives, phlebotomists, cleaning staff, portering staff, domestic staff, ambulance staff, community nurses and therapists.
Where no previous laboratory test had been performed, we offered the services of a paediatric phlebotomist who conducted home visits to collect specimens at no cost to the patient.
