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Kaitlyn Cummings

A licensed practical nurse for 14 years, Kaitlyn Cummings manages specimen collection at an outpatient draw station. Cummings previously worked in long-term care facilities and writes about diagnostic testing for Biology Insights.

What Happens When You Centrifuge Blood?Chemistry
What Blood Work Requires Fasting and How Long to Fast Tests
How Many Vials of Blood Can Be Taken at Once?Tests
How Much Urine to Collect for a Routine Adult Urine Specimen?Tests
Does Exercise Before a Blood Test Affect Results?Tests
Can Vaccinations Affect Blood Test Results?Tests
What to Do Before, During, and After Getting Blood Drawn Tests
What Medications to Not Take Before a Fasting Blood Test Tests
What Does Venipuncture Mean and Why Is It Performed?Tests
Where Are IVs Inserted? Common Sites and Vein Locations Procedures
Can a Cold Affect Your Blood Test Results?Tests
What Color Tube Is Used for a Vancomycin Trough?Tests
How to Properly Tie a Tourniquet for Phlebotomy Tests
How to Increase Vein Size for Blood Donation Heart & Lungs
What Tube Is Used for an ESR Test?Tests
How Many Days After Menstruation for a Urinalysis?Tests
How to Hydrate Before a Blood Draw for a Successful Test Tests
Can You Vape Before Getting Blood Drawn?Substances
Why Is My Blood Hard to Draw? Causes and Solutions Tests
Can Dehydration Affect Blood Test Results?Tests
Why Is There No Blood When Drawing Blood?Tests
How Many Hours Before a Stool Sample Expires Without Refrigeration?Tests
How to Read Total Protein on a Refractometer Tests
Why Does My Arm Feel Numb After Getting Blood Drawn?Brain & Nerves
Does Nicotine Affect Fasting Blood Work?Tests
Can You Do Blood Work While on Antibiotics?Tests
Can Energy Drinks Affect Blood Test Results?Tests
Can You Get Blood Drawn From Your Hand?Tests
Can you hit an artery when drawing blood?Safety
How to Properly Store a Urine Sample for Testing Gut & Kidney