A Blood test is a beneficial medical procedure that doctors use to check for certain diseases and conditions within the body. These quick and easy tests are used in conjunction with other factors and tests to determine diseases or medical issues. Doctors use blood...
How The Cold Weather Affects Your Blood
It is officially winter and it’s time to bundle up and stay warm! As many people prepare themselves for the possible seasonal cold and flu, it’s important to know that cold weather can impact the health of their blood. Research has shown that there is a correlation of...
How Red Blood Cells Are The Key To Healthy Blood
Many people work towards having a healthy body, whether that is their gut health, heart, brain function, the list goes on. However, some may forget that the health of their blood is just as important. Red blood cells are the most common cells in human blood; the body...
Donating Blood Saves Lives!
As humanitarian and health issues are on the rise, it’s important to keep in mind that you can help others through acts of service. If you've been wondering what you can do to help others, keep in mind that donating blood leaves a great impact on peoples lives. Here...
Blood Disorders
Disorders of the blood are conditions that impact the blood’s ability to function properly. Common symptoms of having a blood disorder are unexplained fatigue and weight loss. However, there is a range of different symptoms, all depending on the type of blood disorder...
Blood Types and What They Mean
Blood may make some people squeamish, but it’s actually quite interesting! Humans carry a certain blood type, which is dependent on which genes they inherited from their parents, much like their eye color. In this article, we will be explaining what makes a blood...
Why You Should Choose Gentle Touch
Happy To Serve: Owner of Gentle Touch Phlebotomy and a trained Phlebotomist, Tanya is proud to serve the Southwest Washington and Portland Oregon area with her mobile Phlebotomy services. Gentle Touch specializes in blood draws, finger sticks, redraws, and many other...
What is Mobile Phlebotomy and the Benefits?
What is Phlebotomy, or Blood Draws? Here at Gentle Touch Mobile Phlebotomy, we specialize in blood draws, finger sticks, redraws, and many other specialties with our certified Mobile Phlebotomist onsite. What exactly is phlebotomy, a Phlebotomist, and a mobile one at...