Includes bibliographical references and index.

Phlebotomy : past and present and the healthcare setting -- Quality assurance and legal issues in healthcare -- Infection control, safety, first aid, and personal wellness -- Medical terminology -- Human anatomy and physiology review -- The circulatory system -- Blood collection equipment, additives, and order of draw -- Venipuncture procedures -- Preexamination/preanalytical considerations -- Capillary puncture equipment, principles and procedures -- Special collections and point-of-care testing -- Computers and specimen handling and processing -- Urine and other nonblood specimens and tests -- Arterial puncture procedures.

"Phlebotomy Essentials, Eighth Edition provides accurate, up-to-date, and practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques, along with a comprehensive background in phlebotomy theory and principles. It is appropriate for use as an instructional text or as a reference for those who wish to update skills or study for national certification. Enhanced with new images, a more efficient design, and new contributions from leading subject matter experts, this updated edition details how today's phlebotomists work in an approach optimized for how today's students learn. Combined with an optional Workbook, Exam Review book, and updated digital courseware, the latest edition of Phlebotomy Essentials represents a cornerstone of preparation for a successful career in phlebotomy"--