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Johnté M. Knox, PBT
Phlebotomist
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Sugar Land, Texas |
Primary Audience: Phlebotomists, Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Directors
Secondary Audience: Pathologists, Clinical Scientists (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Residents, and Students
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· choose the proper needle device for the individual patient’s veins;
· explain how different needle devices can affect the quality of the specimen;
· understand how supply costs affect phlebotomy practice; and
identify risks associated with each type of needle device.