Department of Pathological Analyses Organizes Training Course on Professional Blood Collection

The Department of Pathological Analyses at the College of Applied Sciences, University of Samarra, organized a training course entitled “Professional Blood Collection and التعامل with Laboratory Tubes and Their Types.” The course was delivered by Dr. Nidaa Taha Yaseen and laboratory analyst Mukhtar Sufyan Jabbar, and was managed by Assistant Lecturer Bashaer Ibrahim Hamdi.

The lecturers aimed to introduce students to accurate and proper scientific fundamentals in blood collection and its importance in laboratory diagnosis. They explained the different types of blood samples, including venous, arterial, and capillary blood, and clarified the use of each type in various medical tests.

Dr. Taha highlighted the methods for ensuring accurate laboratory results, emphasizing the importance of collecting complete patient information, including name, age, and medical history.

In a related context, Mr. Sufyan explained ways to avoid common pre-collection errors, such as failing to verify the patient’s identity, which may lead to sample mix-ups, as well as improper disinfection of the puncture site.

On the practical side, students were trained on the correct steps of blood collection, starting from patient preparation and site sterilization to selecting the appropriate vein and using sterile medical equipment.