Publisher's Synopsis
This all-inclusive resource provides the reader with an introduction to the practices and procedures of phlebotomy. Topics covered include routine phlebotomy, donor phlebotomy, special phlebotomy techniques, and pediatric and infant phlebotomy. Professional issues such as quality assurance, interpersonal communication, medical-legal issues, and phlebotomy unit management are examined to help the reader become a competent, successful phlebotomist in any medical laboratory.