Phlebotomy Flashcards
Phone number for Tube inversions:
834-5888
Rhyme for Order of draw:
Yellow, Likes (Light-Blue), Red, (Gold/Tiger) Green loves( Lavender), Grey.
What is the name of the space most used for blood draw?
Anticubital space.
Venupuncture is best done where in a patient under 2? (3 places)
- Scalp, 2. Wrist, 3. Medial Ankle
Parenteral Medication Administration is:
Intra-arterial or venous, Injection or drip, intra-ossial, intramuscular, subcutaneous
The inside of a needle that is used in medical procedures.
Lumen
What test is done with the Light Blue Tube and what does it measure?
It measure the ability for clotting. Prothombin Time.
What is the normal value of blood platelette levels?
150,000 - 450,000
What are the special handling specifications for Arterial Blood Gas tests tubes?
Specimen must be chilled after collection.
The recommended depth for an infant microcapillary collection should not exceed _____?
2.0 mm
Which color tube would be used for Fasting Blood Sugar or Glucose tolerance test?
lavender
What is in a Lt Blue tube, what does it do, how full and how many inversions?
Sodium Citrate, Coagulation studies, Full and 3-4 Inversions.
What is in Tiger/Gold tubes, what does it do, how full and how many inversions?
SST II, Vitamin/Mineral tests, Downs screen, Chemistry, Full and 5-6 inversions.
What is in Red Top tubes, what is it used for, and how many inversions?
Serum, Bacterio;logy/Viral, Vit D, Insulin. 8-10 inversions.
What is in Green Top tubes, what is it used for, how full and how many inversions?
Heparin, Blood oxigen/carbon, genetics. Full. 8-10 inversions.