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Louisiana is one of four states requiring phlebotomists to hold a state license. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners oversees phlebotomist certification. Licensed phlebotomists in Louisiana must work under the supervision of a licensed physician or clinical laboratory director. The state license is required to perform venipuncture and skin puncture in clinical laboratory settings.
$38,000
Range: $34,000 - $42,000
Required
State licensure mandatory
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Applicants must complete a state-approved training program that includes at least 40 hours of didactic instruction and supervised clinical experience performing a minimum of 100 venipunctures. After completing training, applicants must pass the state certification examination administered through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Applications require proof of training, examination scores, and payment of the applicable fees. Licenses must be renewed annually.
Median Annual Salary
$38,000
Range: $34,000 - $42,000
Salary data reflects Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for phlebotomists in Louisiana. Actual pay varies based on employer type, experience, certifications held, and geographic location within the state. Phlebotomists working in hospital settings and reference laboratories tend to earn more than those in outpatient clinics or physician offices. Louisiana requires state licensure, which can command a salary premium compared to non-licensed states.
Louisiana requires at least 40 hours of classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 100 venipunctures. Training must be completed at a program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
Louisiana phlebotomist licenses must be renewed annually. Renewal requires payment of the renewal fee and documentation of any continuing education required by the Board. Check the LSBME website for current requirements.
No. National certifications do not substitute for the Louisiana state license. You must hold an active Louisiana license to legally perform phlebotomy in licensed clinical laboratory settings in the state.
No. Louisiana law requires all practicing phlebotomists in clinical laboratory settings to hold a current state license regardless of experience. Unlicensed practice can result in fines and other penalties.