The blood sample from the patients is of various types

according to the type of blood tests. These blood sample

timings are also critical, and some of the tests may need a
fasting sample, while some tests may be done on random
samples. Blood samples are divided into:
1. Venous blood:
Deoxygenated blood that flows from tiny capillary blood
vessels within the tissues into progressively larger veins
to the right side of the heart.
Common use: routine blood sample.
2. Arterial blood:
Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right side of
the heart to the lungs, where it takes up oxygen. the
oxygenated blood is pumped through the left side of the
heart via arteries.
Common use: measuring of arterial blood gases like
oxygen, carbon dioxide….
3. Capillary blood:
It is obtained from capillary beds that consists of the
smallest veins (venules) and arteries (arterioles) of the
circulatory system. the venules and arterioles join in
capillary beds forming a mixture of venous and arterial
blood.
Common use: it is the specimen of choice for infants,
very young children, elderly patients with fragile veins,
and severe burned patients and point of care testing.