(If this is required in your state.)

Step One of the hemoglobin test has to do with paperwork.

Step One Video Narration:

Before taking a blood sample, make sure the client or Authorized Representative has signed the Rights & Obligations form giving you permission to perform bloodwork. Without permission, you cannot perform the hemoglobin test. This paperwork is often signed when the client checks in at the time of the appointment. Also, make sure to take this form OR the Health Data card from the ID folder to the lab area with you, as you'll need it one of these two documents to write down the results of the blood test. Make sure to check with your supervisor regarding the documentation required at your agency.