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Simple Tourniquet Tips That Make Blood Draws Go Easier You’d be surprised how many new phlebotomists freeze up the moment they pick up a tourniquet. It looks simple — stretchy band, quick loop, tiny knot — but anyone who’s drawn blood in the real world knows this is...

This Movember, Let’s Change How Men Care for Their Health So here we are — it’s November again, and suddenly moustaches are everywhere. But this isn’t just some hipster trend. Every fuzzed-out upper lip you see is a reminder: men’s health still needs serious...

How to Start Your Career as a Traveling Phlebotomist So you love helping people and you’re the kind of person who likes moving around rather than sitting in one place all day. If that sounds like you, becoming a traveling phlebotomist might just be the perfect fit. At...

Why Mobile Phlebotomy Is Booming You’ve probably noticed it — more and more healthcare is happening at home. And one service that’s quietly exploding in demand? Mobile phlebotomy. What used to be a rare option is quickly becoming a preferred one, both for patients and...

Your Blood Type: More Than Just a Label Your blood type is a unique marker of your body’s biology — and it can tell you more about your health than most people realize. Beyond determining who you can donate to or receive blood from, research has linked blood types to...

Thyroid Health: 4 Signs It’s Time to Get Tested Ever feel off but can’t quite explain why? Like you’re dragging all day even after sleeping, or the scale keeps creeping up despite eating the same? You might chalk it up to stress, aging, or just a bad week—but your...

How Much Do Phlebotomists Make Annually and Hourly? Ever wondered what phlebotomists actually earn? It’s one of those careers people hear about all the time, but the pay details aren’t always clear. If you’re curious about whether this path can cover the bills — or...

Which Color Tube for What Test? Your Everyday Tube Color Guide If you’ve ever worked a busy morning draw, you know the moment: three patients waiting, two tubes in your hand, and your brain suddenly whispers, “Is glucose gray or gold?” That pause is completely normal....

Understanding Insurance Coverage for Mobile Phlebotomy Services Ever tried getting lab work done after a telehealth visit, only to realize the closest draw site is across town — or worse, across several towns? That’s exactly why mobile phlebotomy exists. But the...

Blood Draws Made Simple: Home Phlebotomy vs. Lab Visits So you need a blood draw — but do you really have to go into a lab for it? For years, the answer was yes. If your doctor ordered labs, you had to get yourself to a clinic or hospital, wait your turn, and maybe...

Ever felt woozy, sweaty, or like you might black out during a blood draw? You’re not alone. Fainting (or almost fainting) during bloodwork is way more common than people talk about. And guess what? It usually has nothing to do with being “weak” or afraid of needles....

Does Getting Blood Drawn Hurt? Simple Ways to Make Your Draw Easier If the word “needle” makes your shoulders inch up, you’re not dramatic—you’re normal. For most people, a blood draw feels like a quick pinch followed by a little pressure while the tubes fill. The...

Worried About Too Many Blood Vials? Here’s What’s Actually Safe Ever looked at all those tubes during a blood draw and thought, “Wait… are they taking all of it?” Totally normal reaction. Seeing 8–10 vials lined up feels like a lot — but your body is more than...

How to Spot and Prevent Nerve Damage After a Blood Draw You don’t expect a routine blood draw to mess with your nerves — literally. But for a small number of people, that’s exactly what happens. Most blood draws go off without a hitch. But every now and then, the...

If you thought there was only one kind of needle for drawing blood, think again. Turns out, there are two main options — butterfly needles and straight needles — and choosing the right one can make a big difference in how the draw goes, both for the phlebotomist and...