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
Relevant CertificationsMedical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
Launch Date2018
Enrollment Expiration180 days after purchase
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course Start Date: 
12/14/2025
Course End Date: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$7.50
Rating: 
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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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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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