STEP 445: Understanding the Causative Issues of Pre-Analytic Hemolysis in the Health Care Setting (CE: 1.0)
Article Overview:
This article discusses the various ways pre-analytic hemolysis can occur in a health-care setting. Because it is poorly understood, reducing the occurrence of pre-analytic hemolysis of specimens drawn in the healthcare environment is a consistent nemesis that is experienced by healthcare personnel who routinely draw blood, but are not professional laboratory phlebotomists.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss methods of preventing pre-analytic hemolysis
- Describe how to choose the proper site for blood withdraw
- Describe collection procedures
Additional Information
Author(s) | Michael Shymko, AAS, RT, ARRT Tina Shymko, RN, CCRP, CPEN, CCT |
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Relevant Certifications | Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT) |
Launch Date | 2018 |
Enrollment Expiration | 180 days after purchase |
Available Credit
- 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)
AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.
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$15.00
Additional Details:
- Quiz Attempts: 5
- Passing Score: 80%
- Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase
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