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common names for blood bank
noehematology, transfusion
metabolic panels are tested in
chem
navy blue tops
trace elements; Cooper, zinc, lead
immunoglobulin are tested in
serology
electrolyte tests are
Na, K+, Cl-
tissues are tested in
histology
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is also know as rheumatoid factor (RF) and tested in
serology
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is also know as rheumatoid factor (RF) and tested in
serology
tube for whole blood
lavender
serum commonly tested in what tube?
SST, Red
blood additive ratio is most critical for what tube?
light blue
CBS (blood donation) Is taken with a what g needle
16g
What are short draw tubes and what are they used for
peds, elderly, weak veins, plasma 2mils, serum 4mils, has less additive
alcohol tests, blood cultures use what high degree of skin antiseptic
providone-iodine
heparin prevents clotting by
inhibiting thrombosis
Why are glass particles used in serum Sep tubes?
enhance clotting
which tests will have fatal consequences of a misidentification is a specimen occured
anything in blood bank
New born receive what kinda test with what size Lancet
PKU, 2.4mm
how long should pt be instructed to fast for glucose tests
8-12hrs, no mint, gym either
how long can a turniquet be left on?
1mins
What blood tests will less affected by prolonged turniquet use?
light blue tube tests
when would you use a syringe for blood collection
low flow veins, blood not filling tubes enough, elderly, more control of vacumm, fragile veins
order of blood draw
blood culture light blue red SST/PST dark green lavender/pink dark blue grey
additive in blood cultures
aerobic and anaerobic broth
additive light blue
sodium citrate
additive red
plain
additive SST and PST
gel separator
dark greven additive
heparin
additive lavender and pink
EDTA
additive grey
potassium oxalate
additive dark blue
red line-plain lavender line-EDTA
procedure for 24hr urine
discard first urine, don’t empty additive, don’t pee directly into container, start and time should be the same, collect all urine during 24hrs
What is HCG and when is best time for it
human chorionic gonadotropin, first thing in the morning
