CLSI H3 A5 : 5ED 2003
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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
10-31-2007
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 Adhesive 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
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: Chill the Specimen
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
11 Special Situations
11.1 Timed Intervals
11.2 Specific Collection Techniques
11.3 Indwelling Lines or VADs
11.4 Heparin or Saline Locks
11.5 Fistula
11.6 Intravenous Fluids
11.7 Isolation
11.8 Emergency Situations
References
Summary of Comments and Subcommittee Responses
Summary of Delegate Comments and Working Group Responses
The Quality System Approach
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