Books & References

Applied Phlebotomy textbook

Released in May, 2005.

Richly illustrated, this full-color publication teaches phlebotomy to those with a basic understanding of healthcare and blood specimen collection. Written by Dennis J. Ernst MT(ASCP), Director of the Center for Phlebotomy Education and editor of the Phlebotomy Today family of eNewsletters. The text reflects the standards established by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard enforced by OSHA.
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Phlebotomy Simplified textbook

Kathleen Becan-McBride, Diana Garza, EdD, MT(ASCP), CLS

Provides basic, simplified information on blood collection techniques, skills, and equipment for those with little or no background in healthcare. Presented step-by-step with a companion CD. Contents include case studies, end-of-chapter study questions, a glossary of medical terms, and self-assessment exercises.

SUCCESS! in Phlebotomy: Exam Review, 7/E (2010)

Kathleen Becan-McBride, Diana Garza, EdD, MT(ASCP), CLS

Covers everything students need to know to prepare for phlebotomy certification examinations. It includes 850 up-to-date multiple-choice questions, proven outline-style content review, and extensive online resources, including a complete practice exam.
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Blood Specimen Collection FAQs

Answers to hundreds of the most commonly asked questions on specimen collection are now at your fingertips. Each answer is highly researched and reflects the current standards, guidelines, and published literature. Culled from the thousands of questions we’ve been asked by healthcare professionals around the world over the years, this reference is a must-have for anyone who performs, teaches, trains, or supervises phlebotomy.
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CLSI Venipuncture Standard, CLSI Document H3-A6
— Softcover Version

By special arrangement with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, we are able to offer our customers copies of Procedures for the Collection of Diagnostic Blood Specimens by Venipuncture — Sixth Edition (H3-A6). This latest revision (released in November 2007) sets the standard by which venipunctures are to be performed, and should be the basis of every facility’s written procedure. To properly manage the risk of injury and liability, make sure your policies reflect the provisions in this important document.
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CLSI Skin Puncture Standard, CLSI Document H4-A6
— Softcover Version

The sixth edition of Procedures and Devices for the Collection of Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens (H4-A6) by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) details the standardized technique for the collection of diagnostic capillary blood specimens including recommendations for collection sites and specimen handling and identification. The standard also discusses specifications for disposable devices used to collect, process, and transfer diagnostic capillary blood specimens. Used by healthcare facilities around the world as the basis of their written skin puncture procedure.
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Phlebotomy Tips Card — Package of 50

A 50-Pack of the Phlebotomy Tips Card.

This 50-pack contains 50 identical copies of the card.

Phlebotomy Tips Card — Package of 12

Phlebotomists and other healthcare professionals with specimen collection responsibilities who carry this durable, laminated compact card from patient to patient have a pocket reminder of key concepts in the CLSI venipuncture standard including the order of draw, and tips on specimen collection. The reverse shows the anatomy of the antecubital area featuring veins, arteries, and nerves.

Specifications: 3.5" X 5.5", full-color, 2-sided, bacterial resistant BioLam™ laminated card stock. This 12-pack contains 12 identical copies of the card.