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ID#:

6237

Caption:

This 2004 photograph is the eighteenth in a series of eighteen images depicting the paraphernalia, and steps to be followed, when a trained phlebotomist obtains a blood sample, by way of a venipuncture, using the contents of a Vacutainer® kit.
- At this point, the phlebotomist was disposing of the contaminated paraphernalia in an appropriate fashion. Here, the blood contaminated gauzed was being placed into a biohazard bag. The technician should always observe universal safety precautions, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Keep the work areas clean, and well organized.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC

Creation Date:

2004

Photo Credit:

Jim Gathany

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Categories:

CDC Organization