Safely handle urine and body fluids | Process and analyze them effectively Here’s a comprehensive and highly visual introduction to the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to safely handle and analyze non-blood body fluids. The authors’ focused and reader-friendly approach begins with an emphasis on safety; introduces automation in urinalysis and body fluids analysis; and presents the foundational concepts of renal function and urinalysis. Then, step by step, you’ll learn the critical lab procedures for the examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen, synovial fluid, serous fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, amniotic fluid, feces, and vaginal secretions.

A Davis’s Notes book! This pocket-sized reference provides great information on phlebotomy techniques, with nice summaries of procedures with many photos and illustrations. It is ideal for clinical rotations, for quick review of coursework, and to study in preparation for your certification exam. The write-on/wipe-off pages feature a dedicated space where you can fill in the specific requirements for evacuated tubes, instrumentation, and analytical procedures for two different locations. Clinically focused, it’s the perfect guide to collecting, transporting, and processing quality blood specimens for laboratory testing. Essential Pocket Guide for Phlebotomy! "It has a lot of information, with step-by-step instructions with pictures. This is essential if you will be doing any phlebotomy of any kind." - Pamela O., Amazon Reviewer Great resource. "Love this book! While doing my externship this book was recommended to me. I am very glad that I ordered it. It includes labs and the corresponding tube colors which is something I needed. It is wipeable and will fit in the pocket of my scrubs. I have already recommended it to the other students who were in class with me." - T.S, Amazon Reviewer Phlebotomist Must Have! "These Phlebotomy Notes were very helpful overviewing all key notes for my Exam and while doing my Clinicals, very easy to navigate. Will continue to use it through my Career in Phlebotomy." - Cali, Amazon Reviewer