What is Phlebotomy?

What is Phlebotomy?

Phlebotomy is the removal of blood from the body. Phlebotomy is when someone uses a needle to take blood from a vein, usually in your arm. Also called a blood draw or venepuncture, it’s an important tool for diagnosing many medical conditions.

Usually, the blood is sent to a laboratory for testing.

Phlebotomy

“The aim of intravenous management is safe, effective delivery of treatment without discomfort or tissue damage and without compromising venous access, especially if long term therapy is proposed”

Diagram B – Anatomy of veins and arteries in arm