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Table of Contents
Phlebotomy Guidelines for Human Subjects Used in Teaching and Research ............................................. 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Training Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 5
Venipucture........................................................................................................................................... 5
Capillary Source..................................................................................................................................... 5
Ethics ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Biosafety/ Exposure Control Considerations ............................................................................................ 7
Universal Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 7
Phlebotomy Hazards ............................................................................................................................. 7
Immunizations....................................................................................................................................... 7
Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................................ 8
Protective and Personal Clothing Decontamination............................................................................. 8
Phlebotomy Equipment and Materials ..................................................................................................... 9
Phlebotomy Procedures.......................................................................................................................... 10
Venipuncture Procedures ................................................................................................................... 10
General Capillary Source (Fingerprick) Procedures ............................................................................ 10
Sharps Disposal (i.e. needles, razor blade, scalpels, etc.) ................................................................... 11
Incidents .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Exposure.............................................................................................................................................. 13
Spills .................................................................................................................................................... 14
References .............................................................................................................................................. 16
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Introduction
These Phlebotomy Guidelines outline the recommended health and safety program for only performing
fingerprick (capillary) phlebotomy on human subjects for teaching and research purposes at the
University of Regina (U of R).
These Phlebotomy Guidelines apply to all U of R Faculty, Staff, Students, Contractors, and Visitors
engaged in capillary source phlebotomy on humans. These Phlebotomy Guidelines do not apply to
phlebotomy for animals or for venous source activities, contact health.safety@uregina.ca for more
information.
The U of R Biosafety for Education, Research, and Community Health Program and Health and Safety
Policy (GOV-100-005) provides the guidance and authority to the Phlebotomy Guidelines and forms part
of the Health and Safety Management System.
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Definitions
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP): The CSEP is a voluntary organization composed of
professionals interested and involved in the scientific study of exercise physiology, exercise
biochemistry, fitness and health.
Immunization: The process by which an individuals immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
Phlebotomy: The practice of drawing or collecting blood from a venous (venipucture) or capillary blood
source.
Universal Precautions: Are a set of strategies developed to prevent transmission of blood and body fluid
pathogens.
Venipuncture: The drawing or puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood.
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Training Requirements
Venipucture
Only trained health care professionals (physician, registered nurse, phlebotomist) are permitted to draw
human blood for a venous source for teaching and research purposes. This Phlebotomy Guide does not
address venipuncture activities, contact health.safety@uregina.ca for more information.
Capillary Source
Individuals intending to draw blood from a capillary source (fingerprick) must be appropriately trained
on the procedure, the associated hazards, and protective measures.
CSEP-CEP
Hands-on demonstration must be re-certified annually, as per the Canadian Society of Exercise
Physiology (CSEP) position statement, see http://www.csep.ca/english/view.asp?x=956. The U of R
Training Program successfully meets this requirement.
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Ethics
Researchers intending to perform phlebotomy must ensure that all required ethics approvals from the
Research Ethics Board (REB) are in place prior to engaging in phlebotomy on humans. The REB is
responsible for the review of all ethics applications involving human subjects. For more information on
the human ethics approval process and requirements, please refer to the U of R REB website,
http://www.uregina.ca/research/REB/main.shtml.
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Biosafety/ Exposure Control Considerations
Universal Precautions
All individuals shall adhere to universal precaution strategies when performing phlebotomy. For
information, please see: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/universa.html.
Phlebotomy Hazards
By its nature, phlebotomy has the potential to expose personnel to blood from other people, putting
them at risk from bloodborne pathogens. These pathogens include human immunodeficiency virus,
Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, those causing vial haemorrhagic fevers (e.g. Ebola, etc.), and dengue.
Diseases such as malaria and syphilis may also be transmitted via contaminated blood. Poor infection/
exposure control practices may lead to bacterial infections.
Immunizations
It is the responsibility of the supervising researcher who has been granted authorization to perform
phlebotomy procedures to ensure that all Faculty, Staff, and Students are offered recommended
immunizations when performing phlebotomy (see Table 1 below). Personnel may formally decline
immunization. Copies of all immunization records must be maintained by the supervising researcher.
Contact health.safety@uregina.ca for more information.
Table 1
Recommended immunizations for U of R lab faculty and staff working with human/ primary
specimens
Vaccine Recommendation(s)
All Researchers or lab staff should be immune. Primary series if no previous immunization.
Diphtheria Booster doses of Td vaccine every 10 years. (Available as Td or Tdap or Tdap-IPV. Tdap is
Tetanus indicated if an adult pertussis dose is needed. Tdap-IPV is indicated if both pertussis and
polio vaccinations are needed.)
Hepatitis A If no evidence of immunity. (Post-immunization serologic testing within 1 to 6 months of
&B completion of primary series.)
Measles If no evidence of immunity, regardless of age - 2 doses.
Mumps If no evidence of immunity, regardless of age - 2 doses.
Pertussis A single dose of Tdap vaccine if not previously received in adulthood.
Primary series if no previous immunization 3 doses. Unvaccinated Researchers and Lab
Polio staff at highest risk of exposure should be particularly targeted for primary immunization.
A single lifetime booster dose for Researchers and Lab staff at highest risk of exposure.
Rubella If no evidence of immunity 1 dose.
If no evidence of immunity - 2 doses. (Self-reported history of varicella or herpes zoster is
Varicella
not reliable for a Researcher or Lab staff to be considered immune.)
For more information, please see PHACs Canadian Immunization Guideline, (7th Edition, 2006).
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Personal Protective Equipment
The minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required when performing phlebotomy and when
handling human blood are:
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Phlebotomy Equipment and Materials
Areas designated for capillary phlebotomy are to include the following equipment and materials:
Sink for hand washing;
Soap and/or hand sanitizer;
Impervious work surface;
Emergency eye wash station;
Chair or suitable seating;
Prepackaged alcohol wipes;
Clean cotton balls;
Safety-engineered lancets;
Absorbent waterproof paper with plastic backing/ bench-coat;
Test strip and/or capillary tubes;
Sterile gauze and bandages;
Disinfectant (i.e. 70% ethanol, fresh 10% bleach, or pre-diluted Oxivir Tb) and supplies for
decontamination;
Blood & Body Fluid Spill Clean Up Kit;
Paper towels;
Sharps disposal container (available for purchase at Science Stores);
First Aid Kit.
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Phlebotomy Procedures
Venipuncture Procedures
Only health care professional shall be permitted to draw human blood from a venous source for
teaching and research purposes. Contact health.safety@uregina.ca for more information.
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12. Wipe off finger with a new cotton ball. Discard cotton ball in the sharps waste disposal
container.
13. If bleeding has not completely stopped, cover wound with cotton ball, sterile gauze, or a
bandage.
14. Dispose of all test strips or capillary tubes when finished in the sharps container. Once
containers are full contact health.safety@uregina.ca for waste removal.
15. Disinfect the work areas with Oxivir Tb (pre-diluted solution with a contact time of 1-5 minutes)
or bleach (e.g. fresh daily dilution of 10% bleach with a contact time of 15 minutes) or ethanol
(dilution of 70% ethanol with a contact time of 5 minutes). Wipe area thoroughly with paper
towel.
16. Remove all PPE and wash hands thoroughly. PPE may not be worn outside of phlebotomy area.
The laboratory coat should be placed in plastic bags for transfer to laundry service every three
months (see above).
1. With gloves 2. Pull off one arm, 3. Pull off second arm, 4. Once coat is off, 5. Dispose of coat in
still on, keep coat away keeping coat away hold away from garbage receptacle
unbutton coat. from body. from body. body and slowly roll or placed in plastic
coat. bag for laundry
service.
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Steps for Removing Goggles:
1. Without touching face, 2. Pull goggle upward away and 3. Dispose of goggle in the
grasp goggle with one off of head. garbage receptacle.
gloved-hand.
1. Grasp one glove 2. Pull down glove, 3. Insert fingers of 4. Pull down glove until it 5. Dispose of gloves in
on the inside of turning it inside ungloved hand is inside out, drawing it the garbage
wrist at inch out, and pull under the cuff of over the first glove. receptacle.
below band of hand. Hold the the glove on the
dirty side of glove glove with the other hand (on
without touching still-gloved hand. inside of cuff).
the skin.
6. Wash your hands well with hand anti-septic and/or soap and water at the nearest clean location.
17. Ensure all samples collected are stored in appropriate storage units such a refrigerator or
freezer. Ensure confidentiality.
_______________________________________________________________
Physician Name and Signature
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Incidents
Exposure
If an individual performing phlebotomy has been injured or exposed to human blood (e.g. cut, pucture,
exposure to eyes of mucous membranes), the following steps are to be followed by the individual.
Medical Emergency
1. Phone 911 Direct them to the scene of the occurrence.
2. Call Campus Security: 585-4999
3. Give First Aid, if you are qualified to do so, or get help from trained Emergency Wardens and/or
Campus Security.
4. Stay with victim.
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4. Details of the incident must be documented using the Incident Report Form and forwarded to
Health, Safety & Environment within 24 hours. Forms can be found online www.uregina.ca/hr/hse
or by contacting health.safety@uregina.ca or 306-585-4776. Please include details as listed above.
Ingestion
1. Protective clothing should be removed.
2. Notify Supervisor (if available) to obtain assistance.
3. Seek medical assistance immediately (within 1-2 hours) from a health care professional.
4. Identification of the material ingested and circumstances of the incident should be reported.
5. Details of the incident must be documented using the Incident Report Form and forwarded to
Health, Safety & Environment within 24 hours. Forms can be found online www.uregina.ca/hr/hse
or by contacting health.safety@uregina.ca or 306-585-4776. Please include details as listed above.
Spills
1. If you need to clean up a spill, obtain the Blood & Body Fluid Spill Clean Up Kit from your area.
2. The person performing the spill cleanup must first put on personal protective
equipment provided in the Blood & Body Fluid Spill Clean Up Kit: nitrile
gloves, safety goggles, and disposable laboratory coat.
3. Care must be taken to avoid splashing or generating aerosols during the clean
up.
4. Prepare a garbage bag inside a leak-proof, puncture-resistant waste disposal
container (e.g. garbage receptacle, plastic pail, etc.) for disposal of supplies,
gloves, mask, and equipment.
5. Place the garbage receptacle close to the area of spill cleanup to minimize
splashes.
6. Cover all contaminated areas, equipment, and/or broken glass with paper towels to avoid splashing
and to reduce generation of aerosols.
7. Spray or pour disinfectant from the outside of the contaminated area and move inwards.
8. Leave disinfectant on areas and equipment for at least 5 minute contact time.
**If area is heavily contaminated with organic material (fecal material, thick secretions, vomit, etc.)
allow for 10 minute contact time.
9. Collect any sharp objects or broken glass with forceps, tongs, or broom/dust-pan and place in
biohazard sharps container. Never use your hands.
10. The spill area must be cleaned of obvious organic material (fecal matter, thick secretions, vomit,
etc.) before applying a 2nd round of disinfectant. Place material and paper towels in the garbage
receptacle.
11. Absorb excess blood and body fluids with paper towels and place in garbage receptacle.
12. Again lay paper towels over the remaining spill.
13. Spray or pour disinfectant over the paper towels and the immediate surrounding area. Allow for a
5-minute contact time.
14. Before exiting room, properly remove laboratory coat, goggles, and then gloves, (see above).
15. Place disposable items into the garbage receptacle.
16. Close bag immediately and dispose of waste by contacting Health, Safety & Environment (306-585-
4776) or health.safety@uregina.ca.
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17. If you contaminate your personal clothing items with blood and body fluids:
a. Put on clean nitrile gloves.
b. Remove contaminated items slowly and transport in separate, closed garbage bag. Hold
the contaminated clothing away from your unsoiled clothing. Contaminated clothing
should be handled as little as possible.
c. Wash contaminated clothing separately in hot soapy water and dry in a hot dryer. Or
have items dry-cleaned.
18. Wash your hands very well with hand anti-septic and/or soap and water at the nearest clean
location.
19. Notify your supervisor and Health, Safety & Environment within 24 hours of incident.
20. Complete an Incident Report Form detailing your response and forward to Health & Safety.
Incident Report Forms can be found in the Blood & Body Fluid Spill Clean Up Kit.
21. Replace Blood & Body Fluid Spill Clean Up Kit contents by contacting Health, Safety &
Environment.
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References
Canadian Centre for Occuptional Health and Safety (CCOHS). Routine Practices. Retrieved from
http://www.coohs.ca/oshansweres/prevention/universa.html
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. 2015. Blood Sampling Position Statement. Retrieved from
http://www.csep.ca/english/view.asp?x=956
Public Health Agency of Canada. 2007. Canadian Immunization Guideline, 7th Edition.
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