about the phlebotomist
2007-01-21 01:37:39 · 3 answers · asked by poppya 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Blood is most commonly collected from the median cubital vein in the forearm, at the elbow. However, almost any can be (and is) used.
2007-01-21 02:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by the last ninja 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood is most commonly obtained from the median cubital vein, on the anterior forearm (the side opposite the elbow). This vein lies close to the surface of the skin, and there is not a large nerve supply.
Minute quantities of blood may be taken by fingersticks sampling and collected from infants by means of a heel stick or from scalp veins with a butterfly needle.
Phlebotomy (removal of blood) is also the treatment of certain diseases such as hemochromatosis and primary and secondary polycythemia.
Usually blood can be taken from bigger veins from any part of body.
2007-01-21 03:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by Prof Hao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more details please
2007-01-21 01:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋