Clinical Skills & Best Practices

Accurate blood collection relies fundamentally on the correct order of draw. This article details the 2025 standard order of draw, provides a practical mnemonic, outlines tube additives and test pairings, identifies common collection pitfalls, and explains how mastering this protocol…

Mastering the order of draw is essential for accurate lab results and a successful phlebotomy career. This guide explains why order matters, the standard tube sequence used in the US, hands‑on techniques, and how this knowledge ties into phlebotomy certification…