In the laboratory: Equipment

Sterilization materials for phlebotomy

  • Sterilization materials generally contain either:
  • Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), usually in the form of prep pads, or
  • Iodine as povidone-iodine solution ( Betadine™, Purdue Frederick) in the form of solutions , swabs, or swab sticks.

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