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The Revised
Phlebotomy
Study Guide

110 focused pages, 30 chapters, and separate NHA CPT and ASCP PBT exam maps. Includes non-blood specimens, 200 review questions with separate answers, quick references, and a 4-week study plan.

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Phlebotomy
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2026 · NHA CPT & ASCP PBT

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200

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5

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30 chapters. A clearer path through the material.

Study the five NHA domains below, with a separate ASCP exam map and additional foundations and non-blood specimen coverage. Each chapter includes a learning aim and recall check.

01

Routine Blood Collections

28% of examChapters 13-18
Equipment, tubes, and additives, color by color
The order of draw and the reasoning behind it
A clear venipuncture sequence with immediate sharps disposal
Vein selection and individualized limb restrictions
Complications: hematoma, hemolysis, syncope, nerve injury
Capillary collection: fingersticks and heelstick safe zones
02

Safety and Compliance

26% of examChapters 5-8
Chain of infection and hand hygiene
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
PPE selection and appropriate removal procedures
Needlestick response and sharps handling
Standard precautions, spill cleanup, and fire safety
CLIA, HIPAA, CLSI, and quality assurance vs. control
03

Patient Preparation

20% of examChapters 9-12 and 30
The requisition, ICD-10, and order verification
Two-identifier patient ID and consent
Respectful communication and support for anxious patients
Pre-analytical variables: fasting, tourniquet time, fist pumping
Reference ranges and what skews a result
Patient rights and non-blood specimen instructions
04

Processing and Handling

14% of examChapters 24-26
Handling, transport, temperature, and light protection
Centrifugation, balancing, and serum vs. plasma
Labeling, accessioning, and the lab information system
Specimen rejection criteria and corrective actions
Time limits and specimen integrity
Aliquoting and chain-of-custody basics
05

Special Collections

12% of examChapters 19-23
Blood cultures and sterile technique
Timed draws, glucose tolerance, peak and trough
Chain of custody and legal blood alcohol
Point-of-care and CLIA-waived testing
Special patients: pediatric, geriatric, dialysis, oncology
Arterial blood gas awareness and the Allen test

Also Included

More than a textbook

Six bonus resources packed into the same $19 plan - because reading isn't enough, you need to practice and retain.

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4-Week Study Plan

A four-week framework for foundations, collection, processing, and practice, with an error log to guide your next review.

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Focused Review References

An additive-led tube reference, serum and plasma comparison, essential glossary, and stop-and-escalate guidance.

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200 Practice Questions

Two 100-question review sets with separate answers, explanations, and chapter references. Formative practice, not a validated mock exam.

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Quick-Reference Tables

Readable tables for tubes, specimen types, and exam pathways, with linked contents and PDF bookmarks.

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Online Flashcard Integration

Study the guide, then drill the same concepts with the spaced-repetition flashcard deck on the site.

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Free Lifetime Updates

When NHA or ASCP revises the exam, we update the guide and you get the new version free. Your purchase never expires.

Use Cases

How students use this guide

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Exam Prep

Separate NHA CPT and ASCP PBT exam maps, 30 concise chapters, and 200 questions for active review.

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School Supplement

Use alongside your program coursework to fill gaps and reinforce clinical concepts.

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Career Change

New to phlebotomy? Start with anatomy, terminology, and safety before progressing to collection and specimen handling.

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Refresher

Returning to the chair? Brush up on the order of draw, safety rules, and special collections fast.

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