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PHLEBOTOMY ESSENTIALS: .
"Thoroughly updated and enhanced by new print and electronic ancillaries, this full-color text provides accurate, practical information and instruction on phlebotomy procedures with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. Reflecting current CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this Fifth Edition includes updated information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. This edition also includes caution notes identifying dangerous practices and problem areas"--Provided by publisher.
- GenresSchoolNonfictionMedical
546 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1993
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July 29, 2025
Phlebotomy Essentials remains one of the most comprehensive texts I’ve used for teaching safe and effective blood collection techniques. It’s clear, well-structured, and essential for both students and trainers.
I recently published a practical companion blog post that walks through the step-by-step process of drawing blood, especially useful for learners who want to visualize and practice techniques at home. It complements this book perfectly.
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I recently published a practical companion blog post that walks through the step-by-step process of drawing blood, especially useful for learners who want to visualize and practice techniques at home. It complements this book perfectly.
🩺 Read it here: ultrassist.com/blogs/injection-traini...
March 29, 2021
Required textbook for a regionally accredited college phlebotomy course.
Excellent visuals and straightforward guidance. One particularly useful feature, it has picture lists of common phlebotomy tubes and other necessary materials by manufacturer.
Excellent visuals and straightforward guidance. One particularly useful feature, it has picture lists of common phlebotomy tubes and other necessary materials by manufacturer.
April 24, 2020
Good text overall but a little too much information for a phlebotomists training manual.
July 3, 2018
I read the entire book before my phlebotomy class and reread the assigned sections during class. It was an easy read - helpful and informative and I will be going through parts of it again in preparation for the national exam.
September 9, 2010
Easy to read as far as text books are concerned.
July 22, 2011
As far as textbooks go, this one is pretty good. It is pretty comprehensive in its coverage of all things phlebetomy.
September 11, 2012
Good text book, clear pictures, easy steps to follow, informative key notes, recommended essential read for phlebotomy!Now on to Clinicals!
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