ReviewBiochemia medica2016
Phlebotomy, a bridge between laboratory and patient.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Abnormality prediction and forecasting of laboratory values from electrocardiogram signals using multimodal deep learning.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Multimodal Noninvasive Assessment of C-Reactive Protein for Systemic Inflammation in Adults: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- A survey on the practice of phlebotomy in Lithuania and adherence to the EFLM-COLABIOCLI recommendations: continuous training and clear standard operating procedures as tools for better quality.Biochemia medica · 2024Article
- Effect of the 35 nm and 70 nm Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) Column and Plasma Storage Time on Separated Extracellular Vesicles.Current issues in molecular biology · 2024Article
- Blood alcohol concentration in the clinical laboratory: a narrative review of the preanalytical phase in diagnostic and forensic testing.Biochemia medica · 2024Review
- HyperVein: A Hyperspectral Image Dataset for Human Vein Detection.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Artificial intelligence in the pre-analytical phase: State-of-the art and future perspectives.Journal of medical biochemistry · 2024Article
- A Case of Axillary Web Syndrome Caused by Venous Blood Sampling.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Blood microsampling technologies: Innovations and applications in 2022.Analytical science advances · 2023Review
- Microsampling tools for collecting, processing, and storing blood at the point-of-care.Bioengineering & translational medicine · 2023Review
- The societal impact of implementing an at-home blood sampling device for chronic care patients: patient preferences and cost impact.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Diagnosis and treatment of nerve injury following venipuncture - A report of two cases.Anesthesia and pain medicine · 2021Article
- Order of draw of blood samples affect potassium results without K-EDTA contamination during routine workflow.Biochemia medica · 2021Article
- Competitive Real-Time Near Infrared (NIR) Vein Finder Imaging Device to Improve Peripheral Subcutaneous Vein Selection in Venipuncture for Clinical Laboratory Testing.Micromachines · 2021Article
- Unlocking the Value of White Blood Cells for Heart Failure Diagnosis.Journal of cardiovascular translational research · 2021Review
- Vein Pattern Locating Technology for Cannulation: A Review of the Low-Cost Vein Finder Prototypes Utilizing near Infrared (NIR) Light to Improve Peripheral Subcutaneous Vein Selection for Phlebotomy.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Review
- Perceptions on the feasibility of decentralizing phlebotomy services in community anti-retroviral therapy group model in Lusaka, Zambia.BMC health services research · 2019Article
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Abstract
The evidence-based paradigm has changed and evolved medical practice. Phlebotomy, which dates back to the age of ancient Greece, has gained experience through the evolution of medicine becoming a fundamental diagnostic tool. Nowadays it connects the patient with the clinical laboratory dimension building up a bridge. However, more often there is a gap between laboratory and phlebotomist that causes misunderstandings and burdens on patient safety. Therefore, the scope of this review is delivering a view of modern phlebotomy to "bridge" patient and laboratory. In this regard the paper describes devices, tools and procedures in the light of the most recent scientific findings, also discussing their impact on both quality of blood testing and patient safety. It also addresses the issues concerning medical aspect of venipuncture, like the practical approach to the superficial veins anatomy, as well as the management of the patient's compliance with the blood draw. Thereby, the clinical, technical and practical issues are treated with the same relevance throughout the entire paper.
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