I am having my first blood test tomorrow.(very nervous,dreading it)
And i'm going to, a Phlebotomist. Is it just a normal nurse ??
Sorry for this stupid question. I've just never heard of this before.
What will she do? This is my first ever blood test. Will it hurt ?
2006-12-10 05:15:04 · 7 answers · asked by mary l 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
phle·bot·o·mist (fl-bt-mst)
n.
1. One who practices phlebotomy.
2. One who draws blood for analysis or transfusion.
not a Nurse, but better, this person does blood tests day in day out, and will be very good at it. Hurt just a little nothing to worry about./
2006-12-10 05:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Gazpode55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A phlebotomist is a person trained to draw blood for blood tests. She will put a needle in your arm and draw out the blood. I've had this done before and it doesn't really hurt. You might want to look the other way when she is doing it if you are scared.
2006-12-10 05:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by caring_funlovingteacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is someone that has gone to school to train in various aspects of the lab including taking your blood. They are trained to be proficiant (very good) at what they do, because thats all they do....blood draws and lab (some) lab tests associated with it. You will be in good hands. Don't let the word "Phlebotomist" scare you. Hospitals usually use the Phlebotomists vs. a lab "Tech." As far as will it hurt...it will a little. Your being poked with a needle!! Unless there are no nerves in your arms, you will feel it. Its not bad at all...really!!
2006-12-10 05:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by somebodys_watchn_you 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No a phlebotomist is not a nurse all they are able to do is take blood, they will just put pressure around your arm, find a good clear vein, clean the area, insert a small needle and draw blood off into viles, nothing to worry about i do this everyday
2006-12-10 05:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phlebotomy is the act of puncturing a vein to collect blood either for testing or transfusion. It is a skill employed by physicians and many professionals in allied health fields, including nurses, medical assistants, and clinical laboratory scientists. Health care is a rapidly expanding industry, and a new professional, the certified phlebotomist, helps to reduce the workload of doctors and nurses by focusing exclusively on blood collection, particularly in hospitals and blood drives.
Phlebotomists collect blood primarily by performing venipuncture and, for collection of minute quantities of blood, fingersticks. Blood may be collected from infants by means of a heel stick or from scalp veins with a butterfly needle. In addition, phlebotomists may also help recovery of patients with adverse reactions. However, occasionally, they are required to collect arterial blood and additional certification is required for this. They are required to complete 40 - 80 hours of classroom schooling (depending on the state) and at least 250 venipuctures, and 25 finger sticks. These are obtained prior to certification, and must be witnessed by a prefector. This must be done in a particular time period after sucessfully passing the classroom section.
Phlebotomists do not administer drugs or fluids intravenously or give intramuscular or subcutaneous injections. These tasks must be performed by physicians or nurses. Phlebotomists sometimes perform other tasks as required such as urine collection and testing. In the United States, a phlebotomist is paid competitively.
2006-12-10 05:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Bopeep 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A phlebotomist is NOT a nurse. You can become a phlebotomist in a 8 week class. A Nurse takes anywhere froma year and a half to two years depending on what level your wanting to achieve.
2006-12-10 05:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a phlebotomist is someone who takes your blood. they go to school for like 8 weeks and get there license.. blood tests dont really hurt.. she or he will tell you what to do. just dont look and breath.. if you hold it in it will hurt worse..
2006-12-10 05:23:28 · answer #7 · answered by pebbles_cubbie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋