CLSI GP41 A6 : 6ED 2007

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Standard Precautions
4 Definitions
5 Factors That Affect Laboratory Values
6 Facilities
   6.1 Venipuncture Chairs
   6.2 Hospital Area
7 Supplies
   7.1 Utility Carts
   7.2 Blood Collecting Trays
   7.3 Gloves
   7.4 Needles and Holders
   7.5 Sterile Syringes
   7.6 Venous Blood Collection Tubes
   7.7 Tourniquets
   7.8 Antiseptics
   7.9 Gauze Pads
   7.10 Puncture-Resistant Disposal Container
   7.11 Ice
   7.12 Bandages
   7.13 Warming Devices
   7.14 Test Reference Manual
8 Venipuncture Procedure
   8.1 Step 1: Prepare Accession Order
   8.2 Step 2: Approach and Identify the Patient; Sanitize
        Hands
   8.3 Step 3: Verify Patient Diet Restrictions and Latex
        Sensitivity
   8.4 Step 4: Assemble Supplies
   8.5 Step 5: Position Patient
   8.6 Step 6: Apply Tourniquet
   8.7 Step 7: Put On Gloves
   8.8 Step 8: Cleanse Venipuncture Site
   8.9 Step 9: Perform Venipuncture
   8.10 Step 10: Order of Draw
   8.11 Step 11: Release the Tourniquet
   8.12 Step 12: Place the Gauze Pad
   8.13 Step 13: Remove and Dispose of the Needle
   8.14 Step 14: Bandage the Arm
   8.15 Step 15: Label Blood Collection Tubes and Record Time
        of Collection
   8.16 Step 16: Observe Special Handling if Required
   8.17 Step 17: Send Blood Collection Tubes to the Proper
        Laboratories
9 Venipuncture in Children and Difficult Collections
   9.1 Procedure
   9.2 Equipment
10 Additional Considerations
   10.1 Monitoring Blood Volume Collected
   10.2 Hematoma
   10.3 Hemolysis
   10.4 Nerve Damage
11 Special Situations
   11.1 Timed Intervals
   11.2 Specific Collection Techniques
   11.3 Indwelling Lines, Heparin or Saline Locks, Vascular
        Access Devices (VADs)
   11.4 Fistula
   11.5 IV Fluids
   11.6 Isolation
   11.7 Emergency Situations
References
Summary of Consensus Comments and Subcommittee Responses
Summary of Delegate Comments and Subcommittee Responses
The Quality Management System Approach
Related CLSI Reference Materials

Provides procedures for the collection of diagnostic specimens by venipuncture, including line draws, blood culture collection, and venipuncture in children.