What special equipment do you need for a venipuncture?

For a venipuncture, you need several key pieces of equipment: a sterile needle (usually a butterfly or a straight needle), a collection tube or vacuum-sealed blood collection system, alcohol swabs for skin disinfection, and gloves for infection control. Additionally, a tourniquet may be used to engorge the vein for easier access. Lastly, gauze or a bandage is needed to apply pressure after the procedure.