CLSI GP41

Collection of Diagnostic Venous Blood Specimens, 7th Edition

This standard provides procedures for the collection of diagnostic specimens by venipuncture, including line collections, blood culture collection, and venipuncture in children.

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Chairholder: Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)

Date of Publication: April 15, 2017

Order Code PDF: CLSI GP41Ed7E
ISBN Number: 1-56238-813-4

Order Code Print: CLSI GP41Ed7
ISBN Number: 1-56238-812-6

Edition: Seventh

Pages: 86

CLSI GP41 Additional Details

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.

This document was formerly sold under the code H03.

CLSI GP41 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.