Order Of Draw Flashcards
What is the first tube color in the order of draw for phlebotomy?
Blood culture bottles or yellow top tube.
True or False: The order of draw is important to prevent cross-contamination of additives.
True.
What color tube comes after the yellow top tube in the order of draw?
Light blue top tube.
Fill in the blank: The __________ tube is used for serum tests and comes after the red top tube.
Gold or tiger top tube.
Which additive is found in the lavender top tube?
EDTA.
What is the primary purpose of the light blue top tube?
Coagulation tests.
What is the last tube color in the standard order of draw?
Gray top tube.
Which tube is used for glucose testing?
Gray top tube.
Multiple choice: Which of the following tubes is drawn third in the order of draw? A) Green B) Lavender C) Red
C) Red.
What is the additive in the green top tube?
Heparin.
True or False: Serum separator tubes (SST) should be drawn before plasma tubes.
True.
What is the purpose of the red top tube?
To collect serum for various tests.
Fill in the blank: The __________ tube is used for blood gas analysis.
Green top tube.
Multiple choice: The order of draw is important for which reason? A) Aesthetic reasons B) Preventing contamination C) Speed of draw
B) Preventing contamination.
What is the purpose of the lavender top tube?
Hematology tests.
Which tube is used for coagulation studies?
Light blue top tube.
True or False: All tubes must be filled to the same level regardless of the test.
False.
What color tube is used for collecting plasma?
Green top tube.
Fill in the blank: The __________ tube is primarily used for blood cultures.
Yellow top tube.
What is the function of the gray top tube’s additive?
To inhibit glycolysis.
Which tube should be drawn last to prevent contamination?
Gray top tube.
Multiple choice: Which tube is used for chemistry tests? A) Lavender B) Red C) Blue
B) Red.
What is the correct order of draw starting from the first tube?
Yellow, light blue, red, gold/tiger, green, lavender, gray.
True or False: It is acceptable to mix up the order of draw if you are in a hurry.
False.
What type of tests are performed using the gold or tiger top tube?
Serum tests.
Fill in the blank: The __________ top tube is used for molecular testing.
Lavender.
