Inversion Rate/ Tube Type Flashcards
1
Q
Red
A
Clot tube
Inversion rate- plastic- 5 times, glass none
2
Q
Sunset colors ( red tiger top, gold, orange)
A
Clot tube
Inversion rate - 5-6 times, do 5 to be safe
3
Q
Green ; green tiger top
A
Anticoagulant ; anticoagulant separator
8-10 times
Inversion rate- 8-10 times
4
Q
Lavender, purple, pink
A
Anticoagulant
Inversion rate- 8-10 times
5
Q
Light blue
A
Reversible anticoagulant
Inversion rate- 3-4 times
6
Q
Yellow (SPS)
A
Anticoagulant, preservatives
Inversion rate- 8-10 times
7
Q
Yellow ( ACD)
A
Preserves red blood cells
Inversion rate rate- 8-10 times
8
Q
Black, tan, pink, white, gray
A
Anticoagulant
Inversion 8-10 times
9
Q
Royal blue
A
Low trace element testing