Blood collection

• Blood should never be collected from a vein proximal to an infusion site.
• If collecting directly from an indwelling line, the first few mL of blood should be discarded and a note of the collection site made on the request form.
• If a heparinised syringe is used (eg, for arterial blood gases) the sample must not be submitted for coagulation studies.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 15:56