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Phlebotomy Exam Prep 18, Syringe Technique and Tube Transfer
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- May 15, 2026
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- 143
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Summary
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Syringe draws are the preferred method for patients with small, fragile, or easily collapsible veins. - A safety transfer device is mandatory for moving blood from a syringe to evacuated tubes to prevent needlestick injuries. - Never push the syringe plunger during transfer; allow the tube's vacuum to pull the blood to prevent hemolysis and aerosolization. - The standard order of draw must be followed when filling tubes from a syringe to prevent additive cross-contamination. - Exam questions frequently test the proper transfer procedure as a key safety and specimen integrity checkpoint.