Procedures for the Collection of Arterial Blood Specimens; Approved Standard\u2014 Fourth Edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Abstract Collection of a blood specimen, as well as its handling and transport, are key factors in the clinical laboratory analysis and ultimately in delivering quality patient care. NCCLS document H11\u2014Procedures for the Collection of Arterial Blood Specimens serves a dual purpose: to reduce the potential hazard to the patient and to maintain the integrity of the arterial blood specimen. Collecting arterial blood is not only technically difficult but also imposes a degree of risk for the patient. Arterial blood is also one of the specimens most sensitive to preanalytic effects. This standard will be particularly valuable to those involved in blood specimen collection, such as clinical laboratory directors, respiratory therapists, physicians, physicians in training, nurses, medical technologists, exercise physiologists, phlebotomists, and perfusionists. NCCLS. Procedures for the Collection of Arterial Blood Specimens; Approved Standard\u2014Fourth Edition. NCCLS document H11-A4 (ISBN 1-56238-545-3). NCCLS, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-1898 USA, 2004<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n