12/06/2023
What Is a Mobile Phlebotomist - What Do They Do?
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A mobile phlebotomist, also known as a traveling phlebotomist, is trained and licensed to travel around assigned areas of the United States to collect blood samples and prepare them for lab analysis.
You may need a mobile phlebotomy service if your doctor has ordered one or more blood screenings or you feel you need to have a blood specimen collected for a specific test.
It takes between 4 months to a year to train to become a phlebotomist. Training includes physiology, anatomy, techniques for blood work, communication skills, patient care, and practical training.
Often, phlebotomists work in medical offices, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, diagnostic medical laboratories, or blood donation centers.
Blood is a vital fluid for human life. It flows throughout the body, transporting oxygen, antibodies, and vital nutrients. You might be surprised to know that two parts of the body do not contain any blood. These are your corneas — the eyes’ transparent coverings. Instead of blood, they obtain oxygen directly from tears.
There are many times in your life when you may need to give a blood sample. For example, if you are having an annual physical, if you are experiencing unusual symptoms, or if you are undergoing medical treatment. When you do have a blood draw, the sample will be taken by a phlebotomist.
A phlebotomy technician is a medical professional who is trained to draw blood and prepare the specimen for testing. A mobile phlebotomist comes to your house to draw blood. In this article, we will review the role of mobile phlebotomists and explain how they can help you.
