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Standard Operating Procedure 2 (SOP 2)Collecting of Blood Specimens from Children Why we have a procedure? This guidance is to assist/inform healthcare professionals on collecting blood specimens

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1. Gather all necessary supplies such as gloves, tourniquet, alcohol swab, needle, and blood collection tubes.
2. Identify and verify the patient by asking their name and date of birth.
3. Explain the blood collection procedure to the patient and ensure their consent.
4. Wash your hands and put on gloves to maintain aseptic technique.
5. Apply a tourniquet to the patient's upper arm and ask them to make a fist to help locate a suitable vein.
6. Clean the puncture site with an alcohol swab and allow it to dry.
7. Hold the needle at a shallow angle and insert it into the vein smoothly and quickly.
8. Attach the blood collection tube to the needle and fill it with the required amount of blood.
9. Gently remove the tourniquet and place a cotton ball or gauze pad over the puncture site.
10. Withdraw the needle carefully and apply pressure to the puncture site to stop any bleeding.
11. Dispose of the used needle and other contaminated items in a sharps container.
12. Label the blood collection tube accurately with the patient's name and other required information.
13. Provide post-procedure care instructions to the patient, such as applying pressure to the puncture site to prevent bruising.
14. Transport the blood specimens to the laboratory for analysis in a suitable container.
15. Clean and disinfect the work area and properly dispose of any medical waste.

Who needs collecting of blood specimens?

1. Collecting of blood specimens is needed by various healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory technicians.
2. It is commonly performed in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories.
3. The need for blood specimens arises in various scenarios such as routine health check-ups, diagnostic tests, blood transfusions, research purposes, and monitoring of certain medical conditions.
4. Patients with suspected infections, chronic illnesses, or those undergoing specific treatments often require blood specimen collection to assess their health status.
5. Furthermore, blood specimens are necessary for genetic testing, blood typing, drug monitoring, and screening for various diseases.
6. In summary, anyone requiring medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment may need to have their blood specimens collected.

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What is collecting of blood specimens?

Collecting of blood specimens is the process of gathering blood samples from individuals for medical testing and analysis.

Who is required to file collecting of blood specimens?

Healthcare professionals such as nurses, phlebotomists, and doctors are required to file collecting of blood specimens.

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Collecting of blood specimens can be filled out by documenting the date and time of collection, the patient's information, the type of test being conducted, and any relevant notes.

What is the purpose of collecting of blood specimens?

The purpose of collecting blood specimens is to diagnose medical conditions, monitor treatment progress, and assess overall health.

What information must be reported on collecting of blood specimens?

Information such as the patient's name, date of birth, medical history, and the reason for the test must be reported on collecting of blood specimens.