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Phlebotomy Encyclopedia Book-Student Edition (2007) e-CD

A Complete Reference Guide For Healthcare Professionals, Beginning or Advanced Phlebotomist and Laboratory Assistants

By Sean Stitt MLT, CPT1

The Phlebotomy Encyclopedia-Student Edition is a easy to use reference guide which defines common Laboratory Terminology and definitions, Illustrates step-by-step how to perform routine and advance venipuncture procedures and how to successfully avoid and correct problematic situations that new Phlebotomist often encounter.  It can be instantly downloaded from any e-mail source to any desktop, laptop or applicable computer device (i.e. handheld palm or cellphone-you would need to check your portable device instructions manual for compatability!) that uses Microsoft Office Word 2003 or later! Once downloaded, your e-cd can be used instantly as a point of reference tool. Moreover, the book explains: how to find common veins of choice for routine blood draws, typical patient instructions for various procedures, Need-to-know Laboratory test in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology and Immunology, Hepatitis Studies, Electrophoresis Testing, Tumor Markers, Endocrinology, Chemistry, Lipid Profile Testing, Glucose Tolerance Testing (GTT), Drug Level Testing, Rast Panels, Proper (tube) Order-of-Draw, Common Laboratory Test that are associated with each tube color, General Specimen Processing Procedures, Permissable procedure limits regarding the care and preparation of common and specific blood test. In addition, the Encyclopedia also describes and illustrates how to properly administer Occult Blood Test (screening for colon cancer), Ova and Parasite testing (O&P), Clean Catch random urine procedures, Special Instructions to patients and much more!!  The Phlebotomy Encyclopedia can be used as an on-site point of reference tool.  This complete reference guide is a must have for Students, Medical Technicians and Technologist, Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Paramedics whose job encompasses drawing blood.  The most current information available is provided to introduce the beginner to the world of phlebotomy and at the same time answer some of the questions that the seasoned professional may have.