The Blood Collection Process

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The Blood Collection Process

Several sources of variability are associated with the collection of the sample itself.
These include:
  • Patient position during collection
  • Phlebotomy technique
  • Evacuated tube type
  • Order of collection

Each of these will be discussed in greater detail.