Phlebotomy Glossary — Unlimited Practice Guide

Browse 60+ essential phlebotomy terms across patient preparation, blood collection, specimen processing, and safety. This free reference helps NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician candidates review the language used on the CPT exam.

Categories Covered

• Patient Preparation: patient identification, venipuncture sites, tourniquet use, and patient positioning
• Blood Collection: order of draw, tube additives, needle selection, capillary puncture, and collection technique
• Specimen Processing: serum, plasma, centrifugation, specimen integrity, rejection criteria, and transport
• Safety & Compliance: standard precautions, PPE, sharps safety, bloodborne pathogens, CLIA, and HIPAA