PAH Department of Pathology

Learn the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the CLSI standards (GP41-A7). Detailed demonstrations include performing venipunctures using tube holders, syringes and winged blood collection sets. Emphasis is placed on needlestick safety, proper patient identification, preventing patient injury, and obtaining specimens free from errors that can alter results.

This video discusses 12 of the most common errors those who draw, process, handle, store and transport blood samples commit that alter test results. The effects of prolonged tourniquet time, order of draw, complications with IV fluids, fasting and more are highly detailed with emphasis on their impact on test results and patient care.

This instructional video, from the Blood Collection series produced by Medcom, Inc., is about including the correct information when documenting a blood draw.