Phlebotomy Study Guide

Topic-by-topic coverage of phlebotomy certification exam content. Each article covers the concepts, procedures, and exam-ready facts you need for the NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, and NCCT exams.

Order of Draw & Tubes5 articles

Phlebotomy Order of Draw
Order of Draw Mnemonic
Blood Collection Tubes: Colors and Tests
Phlebotomy Tube Additives
Order of Draw Chart

Venipuncture & Procedures6 articles

Venipuncture Procedure Steps
Vein Selection in Phlebotomy
Butterfly Needle Phlebotomy
Capillary Puncture Procedures
Difficult Blood Draw Tips
Phlebotomy Complications

Specimen Handling4 articles

Specimen Handling in Phlebotomy
Specimen Labeling Requirements
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Chain of Custody in Phlebotomy

Safety & Compliance5 articles

Infection Control in Phlebotomy
PPE in Phlebotomy
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
HIPAA in Phlebotomy
CLIA Regulations in Phlebotomy

Anatomy & Physiology3 articles

Circulatory System for Phlebotomy
Blood Composition: Plasma vs Serum
Antecubital Fossa Anatomy

Special Populations & Collections5 articles

Pediatric Phlebotomy
Geriatric Blood Draw
Blood Culture Collection
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Point of Care Testing (POCT)

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