Introduction: What is Phlebotomy?

What is a phlebotomist’s role in a health care facility?

  • The phlebotomist collects blood & other specimens which ultimately provide doctors and nurses with laboratory test information critical to patient care.
  • He or she therefore plays a vital role in any health care system.

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