Stream: Stream Independent | V108 | NCS: 3212.0601
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. A Phlebotomist is a health care worker who performs phlebotomy. The individual usually works in medical offices, clinics and laboratories. His/her job is to assist medical laboratory technologist/ doctors and nurses in order to exclusively take care of the blood collection process.