Phlebotomist / Lab Technician

Phlebotomist / Lab Technician

Sr. Lab Guy

20 Years Experience

San Bernardino, CA

Male, 52

For 6 years I was a Laboratory Technician in the Air Force Reserves, working all aspects of the laboratory as well as accomplishing "blood draws" (phlebotomy) in every imaginable setting (inpatient and outpatient).  I have also worked in the private sector for hospitals, doctor offices, and clinical lab sites.  This was my primary field for 20 total years (which began with the Air Force training).  I've been in a new career for ten years, though I recall virtually all of my lab science.

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Last Answer on November 02, 2018

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I was wondering what happens when you advance a tube while using a vacutainer but the needle isnt in the vein all the way? Like, would the tube pick up fluids from under the skin? Is it fine to continue advancing the needle until you get blood?

Asked by Shauna over 3 years ago

 

Can synthetic urine be detected for pre employment drug test?

Asked by Vee over 2 years ago

 

My nurse couldn't get a whole vial of blood because my veins are bad and had to use a microcontainer. Does that affect the results of the blood test?

Asked by Sarah over 2 years ago

 

Does donation plasma remove hcg from blood giving false negitive

Asked by Cassidy over 5 years ago

 

Why is the tourniquet placed 3-4 inches above the puncture site? Why 3-4?

Asked by Daniel Karl Malcolm about 5 years ago

 

Hello. Order indicates a Fasting Glucose Test (ASAP) and a CBC. I am confident the priority for order of draw is FGT followed by CBC. Lavender top for CBC. If both green top and gray can be used for plasma det., which is correct choice for FGT? Thx.

Asked by Lori about 4 years ago

 

FGT and CBC specimens needed. Pt has a small, but healthy median cubital vein. Would you use the 21 gauge straight needle, or choose 22g straight, or 23g butterfly for collection?

Asked by Lori about 4 years ago