Obtaining Blood Specimen

Before obtaining biological specimen

 * 1) Ask the name and date of birth of the patient
 * 2) Compare them with the name and date of birth written on the patient’s hand marker
 * 3) Ensure the patients privacy
 * 4) Explain the patient the whole procedure
 * 5) Assemble necessary equipment and check the date of expiration
 * 6) Wash hands with soap
 * 7) Wash hands with antiseptic
 * 8) Wear non sterile gloves

Obtaining Blood Specimen STEP BY STEP

 * 1) Tie the armband on the level of biceps
 * 2) Observe for any well exposed vein by palpation with the indicator finger. If no vein is visible, tap gently the skin
 * 3) Choose the vein
 * 4) Take a swab and spray some antiseptic on it
 * 5) Clean the area. One time is adequate
 * 6) Take the appropriate syringe or vacuum syringe with one hand and with the other stretch the skin on the opposite direction than the needle injection
 * 7) Inject the needle in a low angle and for few mm
 * 8) The hand stretching the skin takes the syringe and the other withdraws blood or uses the vacuum tube
 * 9) Before withdrawing the needle or the vacuum tube, untie the armband
 * 10) Take a clean swab and apply on the site of injection with no pressure
 * 11) Remove the needle gently and when is out we apply pressure with the swab