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Phlebotomy Services

Phlebotomy services are provided to patients at various locations and times that are specific to each location.
Find a location
For Phlebotomy related requests:
1-319-356-3575
For all other requests:
1-800-777-8442

What is phlebotomy?

Phlebotomy, commonly referred to as a “blood draw,” is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system to obtain a sample for diagnostic tests.

  • Amount of blood drawn depends on the purpose of the phlebotomy
  • Performed by puncturing a vein with a needle
  • Volume of blood needed for laboratory analysis varies widely with the type of test being conducted

Scheduling phlebotomy services

Scheduling a blood draw or other lab services will vary for each location: 

  • All locations accept walk-in appointments. 
  • Some locations accept orders from providers outside of UI Health Care, which are only available on a walk-in basis. 
  • Some locations allow for scheduling an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call your UI Health Care provider.
  • Please check your preferred location below to see what options for scheduling are available. 
  • For questions about your order, please call your provider. 
Mission Statement

The Department of Pathology Phlebotomy Service is committed to being a partner in excellence in patient care with other University of Iowa Health Care departments by providing quality patient samples in a timely manner, excellence in patient satisfaction and by conducting education and training programs to enable employees to meet standards of practice, while promoting a safe and effective working environment.

At UI Health Care, phlebotomy staff in the Department of Pathology undergo extensive training for a minimum of six months. Phlebotomists who perform the procedure on children must undergo additional training. Many of our phlebotomists are certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as Phlebotomy Technicians (PBT).

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