How to Get Your Adolescent to Do A Blood Test: A Guide for Parents
Convincing an adolescent to undergo a blood test can sometimes be a difficult job. Even adults, sometimes, have difficulty doing a blood test. Many teens feel uneasy at the site of having their blood...
While some finger prick blood tests are done in the laboratory, at-home blood tests are an easy and simple way of gaining some insight into your health without the hassle of visiting a lab or...
Mastering Vein Selection: Tips for a Successful Venipuncture
There is no getting a way from choosing a good vein for drawing blood. While there are a few equipment you can use to help you, being able to find and choose the best veins is a skill that is needed....
9 Tips for Easing Discomfort and Bruising After a Blood Draw
Having discomfort or a bruise after having your blood drawn is no fun. You may be one who has experienced this in the past or maybe you are planning on having your blood drawn soon by a phlebotomist....
Staying Calm During Phlebotomy: Tips for a Stress Free Experience
Let's talk about that moment of truth: the blood draw. Whether you're a seasoned pro or someone who gets woozy at the sight of a needle, keeping calm during a phlebotomy procedure can make all the...
As a phlebotomist, I have been faced with situations where drawing blood from a person was quite difficult. In situations like these, you have to be patient and apply various techniques depending on...
