CLSI GP41 A6 : 6ED 2007
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF DIAGNOSTIC BLOOD SPECIMENS BY VENIPUNCTURE
04-27-2017
01-12-2013
Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Standard Precautions
4 Definitions
5 Factors That Affect Laboratory Values
6 Facilities
6.1 Venipuncture Chairs
6.2 Hospital Area
7 Supplies
7.1 Utility Carts
7.2 Blood Collecting Trays
7.3 Gloves
7.4 Needles and Holders
7.5 Sterile Syringes
7.6 Venous Blood Collection Tubes
7.7 Tourniquets
7.8 Antiseptics
7.9 Gauze Pads
7.10 Puncture-Resistant Disposal Container
7.11 Ice
7.12 Bandages
7.13 Warming Devices
7.14 Test Reference Manual
8 Venipuncture Procedure
8.1 Step 1: Prepare Accession Order
8.2 Step 2: Approach and Identify the Patient; Sanitize
Hands
8.3 Step 3: Verify Patient Diet Restrictions and Latex
Sensitivity
8.4 Step 4: Assemble Supplies
8.5 Step 5: Position Patient
8.6 Step 6: Apply Tourniquet
8.7 Step 7: Put On Gloves
8.8 Step 8: Cleanse Venipuncture Site
8.9 Step 9: Perform Venipuncture
8.10 Step 10: Order of Draw
8.11 Step 11: Release the Tourniquet
8.12 Step 12: Place the Gauze Pad
8.13 Step 13: Remove and Dispose of the Needle
8.14 Step 14: Bandage the Arm
8.15 Step 15: Label Blood Collection Tubes and Record Time
of Collection
8.16 Step 16: Observe Special Handling if Required
8.17 Step 17: Send Blood Collection Tubes to the Proper
Laboratories
9 Venipuncture in Children and Difficult Collections
9.1 Procedure
9.2 Equipment
10 Additional Considerations
10.1 Monitoring Blood Volume Collected
10.2 Hematoma
10.3 Hemolysis
10.4 Nerve Damage
11 Special Situations
11.1 Timed Intervals
11.2 Specific Collection Techniques
11.3 Indwelling Lines, Heparin or Saline Locks, Vascular
Access Devices (VADs)
11.4 Fistula
11.5 IV Fluids
11.6 Isolation
11.7 Emergency Situations
References
Summary of Consensus Comments and Subcommittee Responses
Summary of Delegate Comments and Subcommittee Responses
The Quality Management System Approach
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