Not All Blood Is Created Equal
A comparison of Capillary vs. Venous Collection
Shanise Keith, June 30, 2026
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What's Wrong Here?
Can you spot the technical error in this image?
Dennis Ernst, November 06, 2020
What Should We Do?
Greasing up the heel before a puncture
Dennis Ernst, October 09, 2020
What's Wrong Here?
Can you identify what error is being committed in this image?
Dennis Ernst, October 09, 2020
Results From Fingerstick Blood Under Scrutiny
Are venous samples the "gold standard" for phlebotomy?
Dennis Ernst, October 09, 2020
TestTalk: HLA B27
Purpose, diagnostic value, and collection requirements
Dennis Ernst, September 07, 2020
Studies Find aPTTs Less Stable Than Previously Thought
Transit time critical for accurate aPTT results
Dennis Ernst, September 07, 2020
Preventing Repeat Heelsticks
Good advice for drawing blood from infant heels
Dennis Ernst, September 07, 2020
Study Shows Impact of Hemolysis on Emergency Department
A preventable, yet common phlebotomy problem
Dennis Ernst, August 07, 2020
Test Talk: Sed rates
Diagnostic value and test requirements for phlebotomists
Dennis Ernst, August 07, 2020