Not All Blood Is Created Equal

A comparison of Capillary vs. Venous Collection

Shanise Keith, June 30, 2026

New Standard Issued on Patient/sample ID

Guidance on identifying patients and labeling blood samples properly

Dennis Ernst, June 07, 2019

Compassion for First Time Phlebotomy Patients

Treating patients properly the first time can prevent a lifelong aversion to healthcare

Dennis Ernst, June 07, 2019

What Should We Do?

What's the difference between RCF and RPM?

Dennis Ernst, June 07, 2019

What's Wrong Here?

Can you identify the flaw in this picture?

Dennis Ernst, June 07, 2019

Test Talk: Lactate

Collection requirements and diagnostic value

Dennis Ernst, June 07, 2019

What Should We Do?

Risky technique for VBGs

Dennis Ernst, May 03, 2019

Test Talk: Renin and aldosterone

Collection requirements and diagnostic value

Dennis Ernst, May 03, 2019

What's Wrong Here?

Can you spot the technical error in this image?

Dennis Ernst, May 03, 2019

Top Ten Ways to Injure a Patient, Part 2

Dennis Ernst, April 08, 2019