Phlebotomy Health Article

Alternatives

Phlebotomy is a necessary medical procedure, and is required for a wide variety of other procedures.

PERIODICALS

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Paula Anne Ford-Martin Richard Robinson

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR

• How many tubes of blood will you withdraw?

WHO PERFORMS THE PROCEDURE AND WHERE IS IT PERFORMED?

Phlebotomy is usually performed by a phlebotomy technician. Arterial collection may be performed by a physician. Collection occurs in the hospital or outpatient clinic.