8 interesting facts about phlebotomy:

Did you that phlebotomy is more than a profession?

1.Phlebotomist have a needle called a butterfly needle. Did you know that this needle hurts less than the average needle?
2. Many people are afraid of blood however a phlebotomist gets used to it and loses their fear.
3. Blood drawing was done in ancient Greece and Egypt.
4. Blood is sometimes drawn to see if a couple is genetically compatible- which means it is done to see if either one is a carrier to a genetic disease.
5. Hospitals store donated blood in a blood bank and use it when someone loses a lot of blood such as in an accident or surgery.
6. There are 4 different blood types.
7. Yes, people have different size veins!
8. Blood drawing saves lives!

You too can save lives by donating your blood to hospitals or organizations! American Red Cross is an organization that has various locations for blood donation. Interested about them and their donation information? Check them out here!

Now don’t you say that is interesting facts phlebotomy?