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Venipuncture Methods

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Elizabeth Otto

Venipuncture is the process of piercing a vein with a needle to withdraw blood or start an intravenous line for giving medications. Venipuncture is often performed so blood can be tested for a variety of medical reasons and conditions.