Phlebotomy Toolkit: Home

• Bloodborne Infectious Diseases

  The pathogens of primary concern are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Workers and employers are urged to take advantage of available engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids.

• OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

  Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans. 

• American Red Cross

  The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. 

• Blood & Blood Products

  The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the collection of blood and blood components used for transfusion or for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals derived from blood and blood components, such as clotting factors, and establishes standards for the products themselves

• Blood Components

   In modern medical treatments, patients may receive a pint of whole blood or just specific components of the blood needed to treat their particular condition. Up to four components can be derived from donated blood. 

• Cellavision CellAtlas

  This Blood Cell Morphology Guide includes lectures from CellAtlas, the online CellaVision cell image database. The lectures provide a basic knowledge of the wide field of morphology. Each section contains a brief summary and additional links provide further explanations or additional images.

• Lab Tests Online

  Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.

• Phlebotomy Tutorial

• The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

  The mission of ASCLS is to make a positive impact in health care through leadership that will assure excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine. 

• American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)

  ASPT is the second oldest certifying agency of Phlebotomy. The society provides materials and phlebotomy continuing education, home study, and membership newsletters, develop cross-training programs and approves training programs and their instructors for various programs

• National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)

  NPA has been firmly committed to excellence in developing educational curriculum, providing accreditation, offering continuing education programs, researching issues involving phlebotomy, and promoting professional and public awareness.

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 

  The mission of the American Society for Clinical Pathology is to provide excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals.

Although there is no required certification for NC or SC, becoming a certified Phlebotomist can help gain employment quicker and may allow for salary negotiation.

There are several certification exams available. Scroll down this page to see the Phlebotomy Certification Test Content Descriptions and Test Fee costs.