The practice of phlebotomy dates back centuries; evidence suggests that many cultures through the ages have used a crude form of venesection to achieve varied goals. Currently phlebotomy assists in diagnostic processes, but it was not always so. Some of the first evidence of this practice was in the form of bloodletting in ancient Egyptian culture. Bloodletting1, is still used as a tool in modern healthcare settings. Though it is used much less often, and only to treat a few specific conditions2. The survey and application of phlebotomy has spanned centuries; it’s still being studied today.
Phlebotomy in Ancient Times
The Egyptians were one of the first cultures to practice phlebotomy in the form of ritual bleeding and scarification. Yet, the procedure became immensely popular in Greece around the time of …show more content…
It wasn’t until the 1800’s that laboratory tests for diseases5 became widespread. Though it wouldn’t be until many years later that cures were developed. The role of the phlebotomist is, and has always been, ever evolving. Blood typing was discovered by a scientist names Karl Landsteiner in the early 1900’s. Accompanying this, tests for sexually transmitted diseases were developed. These breakthroughs led to more efficient blood collection methods, transfusion techniques, and further discoveries in blood testing.
Today you can find phlebotomists working in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, surgical centers, urgent care offices, blood donation clinics, and private laboratories. Phlebotomists jobs encompass a variety of tasks that extend past blood collecting. Now that phlebotomists perform such an important role in the healthcare team, standardized training and education is required prior to entering the field. With each year breakthroughs in painless, quick blood sample collection and testing will affect how phlebotomists perform their
Phlebotomy in Ancient Times
The Egyptians were one of the first cultures to practice phlebotomy in the form of ritual bleeding and scarification. Yet, the procedure became immensely popular in Greece around the time of …show more content…
It wasn’t until the 1800’s that laboratory tests for diseases5 became widespread. Though it wouldn’t be until many years later that cures were developed. The role of the phlebotomist is, and has always been, ever evolving. Blood typing was discovered by a scientist names Karl Landsteiner in the early 1900’s. Accompanying this, tests for sexually transmitted diseases were developed. These breakthroughs led to more efficient blood collection methods, transfusion techniques, and further discoveries in blood testing.
Today you can find phlebotomists working in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, surgical centers, urgent care offices, blood donation clinics, and private laboratories. Phlebotomists jobs encompass a variety of tasks that extend past blood collecting. Now that phlebotomists perform such an important role in the healthcare team, standardized training and education is required prior to entering the field. With each year breakthroughs in painless, quick blood sample collection and testing will affect how phlebotomists perform their