Describe complications encountered in blood collection

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Describe the application of standard precautions to the collection of blood specimens.  Correlate tube stopper color 1with additive, if any. and explain the purpose of the additive and use of that tube type for laboratory tests.  Describe complications encountered in blood collection and the proper response of the phlebotomist  Describe the steps recommended by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute for skin puncturer including collection sites for infants, children; and adults; and the order of draw for tubes with additives.  Summarize legal issues that need to be considered in blood specimen collection and handling