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This study guide is designed for your success! The purpose of this review book is to
provide a method to guide applicants preparing for their phlebotomy certification
examination. Read this in its entirety, it will provide information about phlebotomy
as a specialized area of the clinical laboratory practice. The role of a phlebotomist has
expanded, thus, creating the need to replace on-the-job training with structured
training programs.

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3 Professionalism, ethical behavior,
4-7 Chain of Infection, levels of decontamination, medical asepsis,
personal protective equipment, standard based precautions.
8-10 Phlebotomy supplies, applying the tourniquet, vein selection.
11 Alternate venipuncture sites
12 Good phlebotomy practices, sites to avoid, quality control,
quality assurance
13-15 Pre- analytical errors, routine venipuncture
16 CLSI order of draw
17 Common laboratory departments
18, 19 Specialty draws, special specimen handling
20, 21 Dermal punctures, blood cultures
22 The blood
23 Hemostasis
24 Other bodily fluids

25 Chemical classification sign, First Aid
26-28 Legal consideration, patients’ bill of rights, Good Samaritan law
29-31 OSHA, record keeping
32-35 Phlebotomy terminology
36-38 Terminology to define
39 A Message To You!

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