If a venipuncture is required on a child younger than 2, what is the preferred site for a phlebotomist using a butterfly needle to collect the sample?

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The dorsal hand vein is the preferred site for a phlebotomist using a butterfly needle to collect a sample from a child younger than 2 because it is a superficial vein that is well tolerated and visible. The median cubital vein, cephalic vein, and scalp vein may be more difficult to access or may cause discomfort for the child.

If a Venipuncture Is Required on a Child Younger Than