Blood Bottles Flashcards
1
Q
Blood cultures
A
Blue (aerobic), pink (anaerobic)
Blood culture and sensitivity
3-4 times
2
Q
Light blue
A
Sodium citrate
Warfarin, coagulation
3-4 times
3
Q
Red
A
Plain
Hepatitis status, rubella serology, virology, CA125, coeliac screen
5-6 times
4
Q
Gold
A
SST
Drug level, TFTs, LFTs, hormones, lipids/TAGs, cholesterol, U&Es, CK, digoxin levels, paracetamol, PSA
5-6 times
5
Q
Green
A
Lithium heparin
Amino acids, cortisol, PTH
8-10 times
6
Q
Lavender
A
EDTA
FBC, HbA1c, HLAB27, cyclosporine, ESR
8-10
7
Q
Pink
A
EDTA
Group and save, cross match, blood group
8-10 times
8
Q
Grey
A
Fluoride oxalate
Glucose
8-10times
9
Q
Royal blue
A
EDTA
Trace elements: zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, lead
8-10 times