Phlebotomy, Venipuncture and Specimen Handling

What you'll learn

• Understand the scope and key practices of phlebotomy, including venipuncture and patient interaction.
• Identify various blood collection tubes, their additives, and laboratory applications.
• Assess patient conditions to select suitable venipuncture techniques.
• Apply correct specimen labeling and preservation to ensure test accuracy.
• Recognize the role of quality assurance and control in reliable diagnostics.
• Evaluate causes of specimen rejection and strategies to prevent it.
• Demonstrate effective communication with diverse patient populations.
• Summarize safe specimen transport and storage practices.
• Explain infection control measures and PPE use in phlebotomy.
• Describe the importance of documentation and record-keeping for specimen traceability.