- 30 May, 2025
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EPT169 – Blood Collection and Processing
This course provides essential training for phlebotomists in recognizing and managing patient reactions, handling phlebotomy complications, and ensuring proper sample collection, preparation, and transport. Key topics include understanding how to address different patient responses during venipuncture, dealing with common phlebotomy complications that may result in failed collections, and identifying when samples need to be re-collected or rejected. The course also covers the best methods for preparing and handling samples, including special considerations for temperature-sensitive tests. Participants will learn how to prioritize sample collection, manage blood specimens from patients in special conditions such as those receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with damaged veins, and understand how preexamination errors can affect laboratory results. The course emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in the laboratory environment.