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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Easily transition from classroom to clinic with Phlebotomy Essentials, sixth edition, by Ruth McCall and Cathee Tankersley. Fully revised with the most recent CLSI guidelines, including new venipuncture standards, this exciting new edition will help you prepare for phlebotomy practice today.
Throughout the book, updates reflect the newest changes in the way today’s students learn along with the way today’s phlebotomists work. An updated art program showcases new technology. New content on diversity awareness highlights the needs of today’s clinical settings. New case studies train you to think critically and apply their learning.
With the option of a workbook, exam review book, and PrepU adaptive quizzing software, this book represents the cornerstone of successful preparation for a career in phlebotomy.

588 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.

🩺 Read it here: ultrassist.com/blogs/injection-traini...
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6 reviews11 followers
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.
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April 24, 2020
Good text overall but a little too much information for a phlebotomists training manual.
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555 reviews
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.
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33 reviews1 follower
September 19, 2010
Easy to read as far as text books are concerned.
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357 reviews4 followers
September 6, 2011
As far as textbooks go, this one is pretty good. It is pretty comprehensive in its coverage of all things phlebetomy.
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1,084 reviews36 followers
March 16, 2013
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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