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Laboratory, Specimens and Venipuncture Obtaining and Transporting and Requisition Documentation Strength of Evidence Level: 3 PURPOSE: To provide guidance for obtaining and/or transporting lab specimens

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1. First, gather all necessary supplies such as specimen tubes, labels, and requisition forms.
2. Ensure that you have the patient's identification information and verify their identity.
3. Cleanse the venipuncture site with an appropriate antiseptic solution.
4. Use a tourniquet to apply pressure above the venipuncture site to make the veins more visible.
5. Select the appropriate needle gauge for the venipuncture based on the patient's vein size and the required tests.
6. Insert the needle into the vein at a suitable angle and collect the required amount of blood into the specimen tubes.
7. Once the blood collection is complete, remove the tourniquet and gently remove the needle from the vein.
8. Apply pressure to the venipuncture site with a sterile gauze pad to stop any bleeding.
9. Label each specimen tube with the patient's identification information and the required tests.
10. Properly package and transport the filled specimen tubes to the laboratory for testing.

Who needs laboratory specimens and venipuncture?

1. Patients who require diagnostic tests and screenings rely on laboratory specimens and venipuncture.
2. Medical professionals including doctors, nurses, and phlebotomists need laboratory specimens and venipuncture to diagnose and monitor patients.
3. Researchers and scientists often require laboratory specimens and venipuncture to conduct experiments and analyze samples.
4. Clinical laboratories and testing facilities utilize laboratory specimens and venipuncture to provide accurate and reliable results for various medical conditions and diseases.

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What is laboratory specimens and venipuncture?

Laboratory specimens are samples collected from a patient for testing, while venipuncture is the process of drawing blood from a vein.

Who is required to file laboratory specimens and venipuncture?

Healthcare professionals such as nurses, phlebotomists, and laboratory technicians are required to file laboratory specimens and perform venipuncture.

How to fill out laboratory specimens and venipuncture?

Laboratory specimens are filled out by labeling the sample containers with the patient's information and collecting the required sample. Venipuncture is performed by using a needle to draw blood from a vein.

What is the purpose of laboratory specimens and venipuncture?

The purpose of laboratory specimens and venipuncture is to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions by analyzing the samples collected.

What information must be reported on laboratory specimens and venipuncture?

Information such as the patient's name, date of birth, medical record number, date and time of collection, and the type of test being ordered must be reported on laboratory specimens.