
Phlebotomy Exam Prep 60, Skin Antiseptic Drying Time
Published: June 26, 2026
Duration: 3:00
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why you must let 70% isopropyl alcohol air-dry for approximately 30 seconds without fanning or blowing.
- How puncturing through wet alcohol can cause hemolysis, destroying red blood cells and compromising the specimen.
- The critical exam trap of how wet alcohol can contaminate a sample and create a falsely elevated blood alcohol l...