This document provides an introduction to blood collection, including the importance of proper techniques and safety precautions. It discusses the learning objectives, which focus on correct collection methods, specimen integrity, and quality assurance. Types of specimens that can be collected include whole blood, plasma, serum, and differences between them. Precautions like standard precautions, needle safety, and specimen handling are covered. Venipuncture, arterial, capillary and venous blood collection are also introduced.