Blood Collection Equipment

Front

Used to perform venipuncture by vacuum suction to draw multiple tubes.

Back

Evacuated Tube System (ETS)

Front

Used with ETS needles to hold the collection tube in place during draw.

Back

Tube Holder (Adapter)

Front

Used for manual control of blood flow; preferred for veins that collapse easily.

Back

Syringe System

Front

Needle attached to a short flexible tube with plastic wings; ideal for small or fragile veins.

Back

Winged Infusion Set (“Butterfly”)

Front

Used to clean the site prior to venipuncture; typically 70% isopropyl alcohol.

Back

Antiseptic

Front

Used to anchor and make veins more prominent before venipuncture.

Back

Tourniquet

Front

Used to clean the site prior to venipuncture; typically 70% isopropyl alcohol.

Back

Alcohol Prep Pad

Front

Used to apply pressure to puncture site after collection.

Back

Gauze Pad

Front

Used to protect the puncture site after blood collection.

Back

Bandage or Tape

Front

A rigid, puncture-proof container for disposing of used needles and sharps.

Back

Sharps Container