7th Edition
GP41
Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood
Specimens
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This standard provides procedures for the collection of diagnostic
venous blood specimens, including line draws, blood culture
collection, and venipuncture in children.
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GP41, 7th ed.
April 2017
Replaces GP41-A6
Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood Specimens
Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) Michelle McLean, MS, MT(ASCP)
Anne-Marie Martel, MT Harry J. Neusius
Judy C. Arbique, MLT, ART, BHSc Shrita A. Smith, MS, MT(ASCP)
Catherine Ernst, RN, PBT(ASCP) Susan S. Smith, BA, CPT(ASPT)
Sharon Johnson George F. Souza, BS, CPI, PBT(ASCP)
Ruth E. McCall, BS, MT(ASCP)
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Abstract
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute standard GP41—Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood Specimens provides a
descriptive, stepwise process and procedures reflecting the quality system essentials format for diagnostic venous blood
specimen collection. Special considerations for collections from vascular access devices, blood culture collection, and
collections in isolation environments are included, as well as how to handle emergency situations. An expanded appendix
section provides helpful tips for collecting specimens from pediatric and other challenging patients.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood Specimens. 7th ed. CLSI standard
GP41 (ISBN 1-56238-812-6 [Print]; ISBN 1-56238-813-4 [Electronic]). Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 950 West
Valley Road, Suite 2500, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 USA, 2017.
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