Phlebotomist / Lab Technician

My family tends to get false low platelet and wbc counts. I was told by a friend that there is a special tube or procedure that they do while drawing blood that prevents any false low readings but could not recall what exactly it was. Do you know?

Asked by Sally over 6 years ago

Hi thank you for your question. This sounds like the patient may have an underlying condition that is contributing to falsely low WBC and platelet levels. Since I am not a physician I really couldn't say what those conditions are. There are ways to separate cells in the blood outside of the body. A process called "phoresis" is one I've heard of. But for a very good answer to your question call a local hospital, ask for the lab, then ask for a "Lab Tech". They could help you with this question better than I.

I’m writing a novel and need to learn about how paramedics respond to a teenager in cardiac arrest as a result of hypovolemic shock due to external injuries (i.e., the teen is bleeding out). I’m looking for general sequence of events and specifics.

Asked by Peter about 6 years ago

Hi Peter, thanks for your question. I can state categorically that I have no expertise regarding this question. I highly recommend you speak with a physician and/or paramedic. Best of luck on your novel.

I want to be a lab tech, but I have to take a phlebotomy coarse. The trouble is giving blood or doing blood work makes me nauseous. Do you think this will be an issue?

Asked by Ryab over 5 years ago

Hi Ryab,  Well, to be honest, it could be a problem.  We had a gentleman in my military class that would sweat profusely and faint during the "first trials".  He eventually was pulled from the class and reassigned.  It's possible on the civilian side you could ask for counseling, but I'm guessing at best.  To my knowledge, most lab techs have to be phlebotomy certified.  Check with your program to see what your options are.  Good luck in your endeavors!

What shots need to be updated in order to get in the phlebotomist class

Asked by Mary Morgan almost 6 years ago

Hi Mary Morgan, I don't recall any such requirement in either my military training or my civilian courses. But it is possible that each region has its own protocols. Best to check with the classes in your area. Good luck to you!

As a phlebotomist would you be able to tell me how to read a toxicology report? If not who would I ask?

Asked by Bug almost 5 years ago

Hello I have 6 lab tests I need to do. CBC, iron serum, iron, tibc panel, Ana, ifa rheumatoid arthritis diagnostic panel, sedimentation rate- and CMP w/EGFR. Assessment lnumbers 4are D64.9 And 3 are 173.00: Do you know how many viles of blood it is

Asked by Jonathan Hernandez over 5 years ago

Severe illness self and spouse mid February . Spouse positive covid serum antibody this week and I’m negative x2. First draw traumatic large hematoma 2nd draw used a butterfly. Can hemolysis affect the result?

Asked by Cindy almost 4 years ago