About Our Quick Order of Draw Study Guide

This quick order 4-page draw study guide breaks down each tube, its additives, and when they should be collected with respect to the order of draw. Included is a memory jogger to easily internalize and learn the order of drawing, along with the order of draw sheet.

For Phlebotomy Students: Learning and understanding the order of draw is one of the most important skills you’ll master as a phlebotomy student. It’s not just about memorizing tube colors—it’s about making sure your patient’s test results are accurate and reliable. When you follow the correct order, you protect your patient’s health, avoid costly mistakes, and show professionalism in every blood draw. Mastering this now will give you confidence during class, clinicals, and your future career.

For Phlebotomy Instructors: Teaching the order of draw is essential to ensuring both patient safety and laboratory accuracy. Drawing in the wrong sequence can cause additive carryover, skewing results, and potentially impacting medical decisions. By emphasizing the order of draw in training, instructors not only meet compliance and certification standards but also instill professional habits in students that will carry into their careers. Clear instruction, consistent practice, and reinforcement of this concept prepare students to perform safely, accurately, and confidently in any healthcare setting.

**The programs offered at Greater Works Wellness are designed to educate and train students in the skills and knowledge required for phlebotomy, and to help equip prospective and current Phlebotomy Instructors. We do not provide instruction, guidance, or resources on how to start or operate a mobile phlebotomy business.**