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Module 7: Phlebotomy & Specimens
Site selection, the order of draw, and the specimen handling and CLIA rules that determine whether a result can be trusted.
2
Lessons
48
Minutes
Practice
Files Included
Advanced
Level
What You'll Learn
- Venipuncture site selection and the situations to avoid
- The order of draw and why additive carryover matters
- Errors causing hemolysis, and the two hard limits during a draw
- CLIA-waived testing, quality control, and specimen labelling
Real-World Scenario
A patient has had a mastectomy with node removal on the left and an IV running in the right forearm. Both arms have constraints, and choosing wrongly risks lymphedema on one side or a diluted specimen on the other.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
Lesson 1⏱ 26 min
🩸Venipuncture Technique
Collect blood safely: site selection, the order of draw, and the errors that compromise a specimen or harm a patient.
Lesson 2⏱ 22 min
🩸Specimen Handling and Point-of-Care Testing
Label, store, and transport specimens correctly, and understand the regulations governing testing in the office.