Essential Medical Terms During a Blood Draw: A Patient’s Guide
Understanding the language during a blood draw helps ease anxiety and empowers you. At Haldebis Mobile Phlebotomy, serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, we ensure you’re well-informed before your tests.
Key terms include:
- Venipuncture: The process of drawing blood from a vein.
- Phlebotomy: The practice of blood collection by our expert phlebotomists.
- Tourniquet: A band that makes veins more visible by restricting blood flow.
- Needle Gauge: Indicates the needle’s thickness for comfort.
- Vacutainer System: Vacuum-sealed tubes for precise blood collection.
- Anticoagulants: Substances preventing clotting, keeping samples viable.
- Serum vs. Plasma: Understanding these fluids helps interpret test results.
- Capillary Blood Sampling: A minimally invasive fingerstick method.
Knowing these terms prepares you for your lab visit and boosts your confidence.
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