The components of an evacuated tube system for venipuncture includes the tube holder, needle, and air evacuated tubes. Once the tube is penetrated by connecting the tube onto the needle, the negative pressure causes suction to draw the body fluid into the tube. Venipuncture itself is the process of obtaining intravenous therapy for blood sampling of venous blood.
Most of the blood collection in the US, UK, Canada, and Hong Kong is accomplished with an evacuated tube system. Under certain circumstances, a syringe may be utilized, often with a butterfly needle. This procedure is performed by laboratory scientists, medical practitioners, EMT’s, paramedics, and phlebotomists in healthcare.