Description:
This article discusses the various ways pre-analytic
hemolysis can occur in a healthcare setting. Because it is poorly understood,
reducing the occurrence of pre-analytic hemolysis of specimens drawn in the healthcare environment is a consistent nemesis that is experienced by
healthcare personnel who routinely draw blood, but are not professional
laboratory phlebotomists.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss methods of preventing pre-analytic hemolysis
- Describe how to choose the proper site for blood withdraw
- Describe collection procedures
Author(s):
Michael Shymko, AAS, RT, ARRT
Tina Shymko, RN, CCRP, CPEN, CCT
Launched: 2018