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2026 Edition · Built to the NHA CPT test plan + ASCP PBT outline · Not affiliated with NHA or ASCP

The Complete
Phlebotomy
Study Guide

215 pages covering every domain on the NHA CPT exam, with the ASCP PBT mapped alongside. All five domains, 200 practice questions with rationales, mnemonics, and a 6-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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Complete Table of Contents

Every domain. Every topic. Nothing missing.

The guide maps to the NHA CPT test plan, with the ASCP PBT outline covered alongside. Every chapter opens with a domain overview, coverage of testable sub-topics, and chapter-end practice questions.

01

Routine Blood Collections

28% of exam~46 pages
Equipment, tubes, and additives, color by color
The order of draw and the reasoning behind it
The 12-step venipuncture (CLSI GP41), bevel-up at 15 to 30 degrees
Vein selection and sites to avoid: mastectomy, fistula, IV arm
Complications: hematoma, hemolysis, syncope, nerve injury
Capillary collection: fingersticks and heelstick safe zones
02

Safety and Compliance

26% of exam~30 pages
Chain of infection and hand hygiene
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
PPE selection and the don and doff order
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 exam~26 pages
The requisition, ICD-10, and order verification
Two-identifier patient ID and consent
Communication and handling difficult patients
Pre-analytical variables: fasting, tourniquet time, fist pumping
Reference ranges and what skews a result
Cultural competence and patient rights
04

Processing and Handling

14% of exam~22 pages
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 exam~30 pages
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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6-Week Study Plan

A week-by-week plan that takes a beginner from zero to exam-ready, with a readiness checklist so you know when you are ready to sit.

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Memory Hooks + 150-Fact Rapid Review

The order of draw, tube additives, and the highest-frequency facts boiled down to a night-before cram sheet of 150 must-know lines.

200 Practice Questions

Two full practice sets, weighted to the real exam, with a teaching rationale for every answer, right and wrong.

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Quick-Reference Tables

Color-coded tube guide, order-of-draw card, rejection criteria, and special-handling tables, built for last-minute review.

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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

Exam Prep

Complete coverage of the NHA CPT test plan, with the ASCP PBT outline mapped alongside, and 200 weighted practice questions.

School Supplement

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

Career Change

New to phlebotomy? The guide starts from the anatomy and takes you to a passing score.

Refresher

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

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