When I say "sharps" I am talking about needles, infusion sets and lancets that are used when drawing blood or when doing a finger stick. These sharps are to be used and handled properly to avoid any...
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Disposing of Sharps: DO’s And DON’Ts of Proper Sharps Disposal
When it comes to sharps disposal, there are many do's and don'ts that we need to adhere to. These do's and don'ts will ensure that we are protected and keep us safe from needless accidents and...
"Sharps" is the name used to describe any kind of device with a sharp point or edge that could prick or cut your skin. This can include needles, syringes, infusion sets, lancets etc. If you use any...
Do you enjoy going out on the field and drawing blood from patients around the place? Does working at your own time and being your own boss sound fun to you? If your answer is yes to these questions,...
Sometimes as a phlebotomist you will get to leave the lab and go to a patient home to draw their blood. Whenever I get the opportunity I am so excited to do it. I mean, I enjoy going on the field,...
If you have ever been involved in collecting blood samples, you know that the job is not done after the blood has been drawn. There is the labeling and transporting of the samples that have to be...