Blood Test Collection Procedure
Elmi Laboratories Blood Test Collection Procedure
The process of blood test collection requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to strict protocols to yield accurate results.
- Healthcare professionals trained as a phlebotomist gather essential information from the patients, including medical history, any current medications, and allergies. This information will help the professionals decide on the appropriate tests and to ensure patient safety during the collection process.
- Our staff will try and create a calm and comfortable environment to ease any anxiety. The phlebotomists will use gentle techniques to minimize discomfort during the blood collection.
- Blood collection Site. The antecubital vein is the most common site for blood test collection and it is located inside the elbow joint. In certain situations (e.g., where the vein on the antecubital vein is hard-to-find) other sites like the back of the hand might be used in certain situations.
- Prevention of Contamination. The phlebotomist will then clean the collection site with an antiseptic to minimise the risk of infection.
- The venipuncture procedure: This is when a sterilised needle is inserted into the vein to draw blood into a collection tube. In some cases, the tube contains additives required for specific tests. The amount of blood collected depends on the number and type of tests ordered by the clinicians or the number of tests you want to be performed.
- Labelling and Storage: After collection, the blood samples are labelled with your details to avoid mix-ups with other patient blood. If the samples are not taken at Elmi Laboratories, then, the samples are transported to the Elmi Laboratories for analysis whilst maintaining the integrity.