Phlebotomy, 6th Edition

UNIT 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy
1 Introduction to Phlebotomy
2 Healthcare Structure
3 Safety
4 Infection Control
UNIT 2 Phlebotomy Basics
5 Medical Terminology
6 Human Anatomy and Physiology
7 Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
UNIT 3 Specimen Collection
8 Venipuncture Equipment
9 Routine Venipuncture
10 Capillary Collection
11 Preanalytic Variables and Venipuncture Complications
12 Blood Collection in Special Populations
13 Arterial Blood Collection
14 Special Collections and Procedures
15 Special Nonblood Collection Procedures
UNIT 4 Specimen Handling
16 Specimen Handling, Transport, and Processing
17 Point-of-Care Testing
UNIT 5 Professional Issues
18 Quality Phlebotomy
19 Legal Issues in Phlebotomy
APPENDICES
A Metric System Measurements
B Common English-Spanish Phrases for Phlebotomy
C Competency Checklists
D Common Abbreviations
E Mock Certification Examination
F Answers to Chapter Questions and Mock Certification Examination
Glossary
Index