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What is phlebotomy?
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A blood draw: Phlebotomy is a blood draw with a need into a vein . it is usually done in the arm . Most common vein that blood drawn from is the the antecubital vein in the middle of the elbow crease.
Answered 10/19/2014
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Taking blood.: Phlebotomy is the process of taking blood from a vein. This can be done for blood testing or even to drain blood in patients who make too much blood. The speciality of Phlebology deals with vein treatment and vein related problems.
Answered 3/12/2017
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