December 2015 Product Focus – Phlebotomy

Nov. 20, 2015
Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.
The Phlebotomy Channel is the Center for Phlebotomy Education’s online platform for streaming a growing library of training videos exclusively on phlebotomy. An all-access subscription allows users to log in and view any of the 17 titles from any computer with a high-speed Internet connection. Topics range from basic instruction on performing a venipuncture to more specialized training. Administrators and program directors access an administrative panel from which to assign titles to their staff or students, and view a full history of who has watched their assigned videos and when.For more information, including full-length previews for every title, please visit: www.phlebotomy.com/PCTV.cpeGreiner Bio-One

Hospital-acquired anemia (HAA) is a condition resulting from treatment for an unrelated illness or ailment. It has been shown that the excessive blood drawn for laboratory testing contributes to this condition. Greiner Bio-One offers a complete line of low volume tubes under the VACUETTE brand name with draw volumes of 1 mL to 2.5 mL to facilitate reduction of phlebotomy volumes, improve overall patient care, and minimize the amount of discarded specimen to reduce waste.For more information, please visit: https://shop.gbo.com/en/usa/articles/catalogue/article-groups/0010/Retractable Technologies, Inc.

The VanishPoint blood collection set (BCS) is a novel safety blood collection device that features automated in-vein retraction, which virtually eliminates exposure to the contaminated needle. The unique design has integrated finger grips that allow for handling ease. The automated needle retraction is activated by depressing a retraction trigger located near the finger grip area, allowing for easy one-handed activation, without changes in hand position, while reducing the risk of inadvertent activation. In addition, the needle retraction automatically clamps the tubing, reducing the risk of exposure to blood. This product is not made with DEHP or PVC.For more information, please visit: http://www.vanishpoint.com/Simple4.aspx?PageId=197PlatinumCode tourniquets
PlatinumCode non-latex tourniquets are made with materials of the highest quality, resulting in superior compression and excellent stretch. Also designed with safety in mind, PlatinumCode tourniquets have been proven to reduce the risk of leave-on accidents. Options include smooth, textured, infant, pediatric, bariatric, extra-wide, five color and four packaging options. Tourniquets are packaged in individual colors, or are available in assorted color packs.For more information, please visit: http://www.platinumcode.us/products/specimen-collection/tourniquets/assortedStreck’s Cyto-Chex BCT
Cyto-Chex BCT is Streck’s direct-draw blood collection tube for the preservation of whole blood specimens for immunophenotyping by flow cytometry. The preservative contained in Cyto-Chex BCT maintains the integrity of the white blood cell cluster of differentiation (CD) markers at room temperature for convenient transport and storage. It is FDA 510(k) cleared for consistent recovery of HIV-associated lymphocyte subsets for up to 14 days. Available in 5.0 mL and 2.0 mL draw tubes.For more information, please visit: http://www.streck.com/product.aspx?p=Cyto-Chex%20BCT