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I am a retired CLS, MLS(ASCP), PBT(ASCP) and Phlebotomy Instructor. I taught my students to ask for the urine sample first, then draw the blood, for the very reason I did not want patients passing out in the bathroom with the door locked. End of lesson. ... More
I believe you are right, I was taught the same. Send patient for urine sample before drawing blood to avoid any unforeseen accidents and injuries due to phlebotomy complications on the patient. More
Thanks so much for the kind words! Check out my other publications on this topic by Searching for my name! Keep on keeping on! Doc R ------------------------------ Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM,SVCM,MBCM, FACSc Regents' Professor, Texas State ... More