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The Order of Draw Series: Part Three - Serum Tubes

This week, we're examining serum tubes—plain red tops and gold serum separator tubes (SST)—and discovering why these tubes must be drawn before tubes containing EDTA, heparin, or other anticoagulants

Shanise Keith, January 20, 2026

The Order of Draw Series (Deep Dive): Part Two - Sodium Citrate Tubes

This is the second post in our Order of Draw Deep Dive series. Last week, we explored blood culture bottles and why sterility makes them first in the collection sequence. This week, we're examining light blue top tubes and discovering why coagulation tes

Shanise Keith, January 13, 2026

The Order of Draw Series (Deep Dive): Part One - Blood Culture Bottles

This is the first post in our Order of Draw Deep Dive series, where we'll explore the history, science, and clinical significance of each tube type in the CLSI-recommended collection sequence.

Shanise Keith, January 06, 2026

2026 New Year's Resolutions for Phlebotomists

What we should focus on for the new year, (and what we wish patients would resolve too).

Shanise Keith, December 30, 2025

Aletta: An Update About Vitestro's Robotic Blood Draw Device

Examining the Aletta blood draw machine, and its potential impact on our profession.

Shanise Keith, December 16, 2025

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