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Phlebotomy Education
Venepuncture technique, sample integrity and the practical craft of taking blood.
Difficult Veins: A Systematic Approach
When the antecubital fossa offers nothing, technique and patience beat force every time.
12 June 2026 · 6 min read
Butterfly Needle vs Vacutainer: Choosing Well
Both are correct tools. The skill is matching the device to the vein and the sample requirement.
4 June 2026 · 5 min read
Common Blood Tests Explained
Understanding what you are collecting makes you a better phlebotomist and a more reassuring one.
27 May 2026 · 6 min read
Patient Preparation Before Venepuncture
Most failed draws are decided before the needle is opened.
19 May 2026 · 4 min read
The Order of Draw and Why It Exists
Cross-contamination of additives produces results that look real and are entirely wrong.
11 May 2026 · 5 min read
Seven Common Phlebotomy Mistakes
The errors that most often lead to haemolysed samples, rejected tubes and unhappy patients.
3 May 2026 · 5 min read
Managing Needle Anxiety and Fainting
Trypanophobia is common and manageable — your manner is the intervention.
22 April 2026 · 5 min read
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