What is the role of alcohol wipes in preparing for a phlebotomy procedure?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18593392
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Abstract

Alcohol wipes are essential for effectively disinfecting the skin before phlebotomy, preventing infection without impacting blood test results even if not fully dry by the time of sampling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infection Control in Healthcare Surgical site infection prevention Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN