If your blood draw is done through your port, it
may be contaminated
unless a special procedure is used to ensure a clean blood sample. A nurse or phlebotomist must be trained in the correct method of cleaning or flushing a port before it can be used.
Who can draw blood from a port?
Blood draws via implanted ports may be performed by
RNs trained in implanted port care
. 3. This procedure shall be done using sterile technique and a non-coring needle.
Can blood be drawn from port a cath?
You can draw blood from a CVC using
the discard method with direct Vacutainer connection
or a syringe or using the push-pull method with a syringe. If you're drawing blood from a multilumen catheter that's infusing drugs or fluid, stop the infusions before the blood draw.
Can you draw blood from an IV port?
A. Blood samples should NOT be drawn during IV starts or from established IV catheters
except for patients on thrombolytics
(to reduce number of sticks), or in an emergency.
Where can a phlebotomist draw blood from?
The most appropriate site to draw blood is selected based on vessel accessibility, patient age, and health status. Usually, the
antecubital area
, where the elbow bends, is used to access the median cubital vein.
Can a chemo port be used to draw blood?
A device used to draw
blood
and give treatments, including intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, or drugs such as chemotherapy and antibiotics. The port is placed under the skin, usually in the right side of the chest.
Can you use a port if no blood return?
There is a reason that the port lacks a blood return, and unless a blood return is obtained—or a dye study verifies correct placement and patency of the device—it
should not be used for chemotherapy administration
.
Does it hurt to draw blood from a port?
Does it hurt?
Not typically
, but when it is accessed for chemo or a blood draw, the initial poke does sting a bit (similar to an IV poke in your arm). Over-the-counter or doctor-prescribed numbing creams can help ease the discomfort.
What can go wrong with a chemo port?
What are the risks of using catheters and ports during cancer treatment? Each catheter type can have side effects and risks. These include
potential infections, blockages, and clots
. Less common problems are a twist in the catheter under your skin or the catheter or port moving.
Why can't you pull blood from an IV?
Blood that is drawn from a vein that has an intravenous (IV) line may be diluted by the IV fluid. This can ultimately affect the accuracy of the blood test results. Therefore,
an arm containing an IV should not be used to draw blood specimens if it can be avoided
.
Which sites should you avoid for venipuncture?
Certain areas are to be avoided when choosing a site: Extensive scars from burns and surgery – it is difficult to puncture the scar tissue and obtain a specimen.
The upper extremity on the side of a previous mastectomy
– test results may be affected because of lymphedema. Hematoma – may cause erroneous test results.
How long is school for phlebotomy?
Phlebotomist school is short in length—one- to-two semesters, or
4 to 8 months
, depending upon your school—and prepares you to work with patients and in different settings such as labs, blood banks and hospitals.
What is the most common complication of phlebotomy?
Hematoma
: The most common complication of phlebotomy procedure.
What are the 3 most common veins used in phlebotomy?
The most site for venipuncture is the antecubital fossa located in the anterior elbow at the fold. This area houses three veins:
the cephalic, median cubital, and basilic veins
(Figure 1).
