Phlebotomy Tubes Flashcards
1
Q
Lavendar
A
K2EDTA
Hematology
CBC, ESR
Plasma
2
Q
Light Blue
A
Sodium Citrate
Coagulation
PT, PTT
Plasma
3
Q
Red (plain)
A
glass/no additive
Tube Blood Bank
Type, RH, antibody screen (ABS), type and crossmatch (T+X)
Serum
4
Q
Pink
A
EDTA
GEL Blood Bank
Type, RH, antibody screen (ABS), type and crossmatch (T+X)
Plasma
5
Q
Green
A
Heparin
Stat Chemistry
BMP, CMP, Gluc, K, Troponin, Bilirubin
Plasma
6
Q
Red/Gray or Gold SST
A
Clot Activator
Routine Chemisrty
All stat tests plus iron, folate
Serum
7
Q
Gray
A
Sodium Flouride (inhibits glycolysis)
Chemistry
Lactic Acid, GLUC (not run right away)
Plasma
8
Q
Yellow (sterile)
A
Sodium polyethanol sulfonate (SPS)
Microbiology
Blood Culture
Whole Blood
9
Q
What is the Order of Draw?
A
Yellow
Light Blue
Red/Red Gray/ Gold SS
Green
Lavendar
Grey
