light blue tube

Question 1

additive

Answer 1

sodium citrate

Question 2

common tests

Answer 2

-coagulation studies (blood clotting tests)
-PT (The test evaluates the function of prothrombin, a protein produced by the liver that helps blood clot)
-APTT (The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT or PTT) measures the length of time (in seconds) that it takes for clotting to occur)
-fibronogen test (measures your levels of a blood protein called fibrinogen)

Question 3

department

Answer 3

coagulation (blood clotting)

Question 4

directions

Answer 4

invert 8-10 times
must be filled completely
9:1 ratio