LPN Lab Draws?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics and Rehabilitation.

Please anyone tell me. Can a LPN with IV certification draw blood from the antecubital for a cholesterol test. If you know the answer or know where I can find the answer please respond.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, Rehab, ACU-Telemetry.
Please anyone tell me. Can a LPN with IV certification draw blood from the antecubital for a cholesterol test. If you know the answer or know where I can find the answer please respond.

Thanks!

Doesn't it depend on the institution? I worked at a rehab facility and everyone drew blood, LPN's and RN's. If a phlebotomist (sp?) can do it, why can't a LPN?

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