Not All Blood Is Created Equal
A comparison of Capillary vs. Venous Collection
Shanise Keith, June 30, 2026
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Should Hemolyzed Samples be Tested?
Many lab tests can be inaccurate when tested
Dennis Ernst, July 03, 2020
What Should We Do?
Phlebotomists and NP swabs
Dennis Ernst, July 03, 2020
Test Talk: fibrinogen
Diagnostic value and collection requirements when drawing blood
Dennis Ernst, July 03, 2020
Should CBCs and Coags be Fasting?
New study suggests results would be more accurate
Dennis Ernst, June 09, 2020
Discernment and the Difficult Draw
Overcoming challenging venipunctures takes skill and experience
Dennis Ernst, June 09, 2020
Test Talk: Calcium
Test requirements and diagnostic value for those who draw blood
Dennis Ernst, June 09, 2020
Chewing Gum: Does it Affect Test Results?
Is it true or just another myth?
Dennis Ernst, May 06, 2020
Phlebotomy and the "Cough Trick"
A novel way to reduce venipuncture pain
Dennis Ernst, May 06, 2020
What Should We Do?
Draws during transfusions
Dennis Ernst, May 06, 2020