Order of Draw/Tubes

Question 1

1. Sterile Bottles

Answer 1

nutrient broth

1. blood cultures

Question 2

2. Light Blue

Answer 2

sodium citrate

1. PT - extrinsic coagulation
2. PTT - intrinsic coagulation

Question 3

3. Red

Answer 3

none
also use as discard
blood clots in 30-60 min

Question 4

4. Tiger Top

Answer 4

silica, thixotropic gel

1. BMP - basic metabolic panel
2. CMP - complete metabolic panel

Question 5

5. Mint Green

Answer 5

Li heparin

1. STAT Electrolytes (LYTES)
2. hCG/Pregnancy Test

Question 6

6. Dark Green

Answer 6

Na heparin

1. Ammonia

Question 7

7. Lavender

Answer 7

EDTA

1. ESR
2. Sickle Cell Screening
3. CBC

Question 8

8. Royal Blue

Answer 8

EDTA

1. Lead Poisoning
2. Heavy Metal Toxicology

Question 9

9. Pink

Answer 9

EDTA, K2

1. Type and Screen - understanding of patient’s blood type
2. Cross Match - prior to blood transfusion

Question 10

10. Gray

Answer 10

Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate

1. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
2. Lactic Acid
3. Alcohol