Category: Venipuncture Tips

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....

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....

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...

There are about three main areas for drawing blood: the median cubital, cephalic, and basilic veins. The forearm and at the back of the hand are also other possible areas for drawing a sample....

I have been doing phlebotomy for several years and I want to share with you what I have done to become better at what I do. Phlebotomy is more than just drawing blood from a person. It involves the...