More Evidence Pneumatic Tube Transport Affects Test Results

Proper design, regulated speeds critical in PTS system designs

Dennis Ernst, August 02, 2021

Courier Lockboxes a Summer Hotbox for Samples

Are your samples baking in the summer sun?

Researchers recently found when blood samples for diagnostic laboratory testing are stored in outdoor lockbox, the results may not be valid.

Dennis Ernst, July 19, 2021

How to Manage Patients Who Pass Out

Knowing how to prevent fainting during a phlebotomy procedure is critical

When a patient passes out during a venipuncture procedure, this post details exactly what to do and what not to do.

Dennis Ernst, July 19, 2021

Survey Says: Drawing Rainbows

An expensive practice without many benefits.

Dennis Ernst, July 07, 2021

Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #8

Do you label at the patient’s side without fail?

This Phlebotomy Today blog post reinforces the importance of labeling every filled blood collection tube after the draw and before leaving the patient.

Dennis Ernst, July 01, 2021

Fingersticks on Mastectomy Patients

Are they appropriate? Are they safe?

Dennis Ernst, June 25, 2021

Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #7

What do you do when the patient expresses shooting pain?

Dennis Ernst, June 24, 2021

Drawing Blood After Transfusions

It all boils down to two questions.

Dennis Ernst, June 22, 2021