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VENIPUNCTURE SITES:
Order of Draw
Blood collection tubes must be drawn in a specific order to avoid cross-contamination of additives between
tubes. The recommended order of draw for evacuated tubes:
ADDITIVE
MODE OF
ACTION
Invertions
USES
Light Blue
Forms Calcium
salts to remove
calcium
Coagulation tests
(protime and
prothrombin time), full
draw required
3-4
Red
Chemistries, Immunology
and Serology, Blood Bank
(Crossmatch)
6-8
Serum separator
tube (SST)
contains a gel at
the bottom to
separate blood
from serum on
centrifugation
Chemistries, Immunology
and Serology
6-8
Inactivates
thrombin and
thromboplastin
6-8
6-8
6-8
Sodium citrate
None
None
Yellow
Green
Sodium
heparin or
lithium heparin
Lavender
EDTA
Forms calcium
salts to remove
calcium
Gray
Sodium
fluoride and
potassium
oxalate
Antiglycolytic
agent preserves
glucose up to 5
days
Note: Tubes with additives must be thoroughly mixed. Erroneous test results may be obtained when the blood
is not thoroughly mixed with the additive.
A properly labeled sample is essential so that the results of the test match the patient.
The key elements in labeling are:
NOTE: Both of the above MUST match the same on the requisition form.
Date, time and initials of the phlebotomist must be on the label of EACH tube.
Automated systems may include labels with bar codes along with Patient's ID
number.
Additional information:
Wipe off the first drop of blood, tends to have excess tissue fluid.
Prewarming the infant's heel (42 C for 3 to 5 minutes) is important to obtain capillary blood gas
samples and warming also greatly increases the flow of blood for collection of other specimens.
However, do not use too high a temperature warmer, because baby's skin is thin and susceptible to
thermal injury.
Wear gloves and a lab coat or gown when handling blood/body fluids.
Dispose of needles immediately upon removal from the patient's vein. Do not bend, break,
recap, or resheath needles to avoid accidental needle puncture or splashing of contents.
Clean up any blood spills with a disinfectant such as freshly made 10% bleach.
NOTE: The use of prophylactic zidovudine following blood exposure to HIV has shown
effectiveness (about 79%) in preventing seroconversion
Protect The Patient
Place blood collection equipment away from patients, especially children and psychiatric
patients.
Practice hygiene for the patient's protection. When wearing gloves, change them between
each patient and wash your hands frequently. Always wear a clean lab coat or gown.
COMPLICATIONS
1. Fainting/Syncope
2. Hematoma
3. Thrombosis
4. Petichaie
5. Excessive bleeding
6. Siezures
7. Collapsed veins
8. Hemoconcentration
9. Hemolysis
10. Allergies