Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Phlebotomy > Phlebotomy Tubes > Flashcards

Phlebotomy Tubes Flashcards

1
Q

What type of tests are performed using RED (GLASS TUBE)?

A

chemistry, serology, blood bank

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the additive in the RED (GLASS TUBE)?

A

none

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What specimen is collected in the RED (GLASS TUBE)?

A

serum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the inversion number for the RED (GLASS TUBE)?

A

0

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How long must blood collected in a red-top glass tube sit to clot?

A

30 minutes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What type of tests are performed using RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

A

chemistry, serology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the additive in the RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

A

clot activators

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What specimen is collected in the RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

A

serum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the inversion number for the RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

A

0

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What type of testing is done using the LIGHT BLUE tube?

A

coagulation testing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What specimen is collected in the LIGHT BLUE tube?

A

plasma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the required inversion number for the LIGHT BLUE tube?

A

3-4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the ratio of blood to sodium citrate that must be maintained in the LIGHT BLUE tube?

A

nine parts blood to one part sodium citrate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What tests are performed using the LAVENDER tube?

A

complete blood count (CBC)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What additive is present in the LAVENDER tube?

A

EDTA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What specimen is collected in the LAVENDER tube?

A

whole blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the inversion number for the LAVENDER tube?

A

8

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the purpose of the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

most blood chemistry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What additives are found in the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

clot activators, thixotropic gel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What specimen is collected in the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

serum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is the inversion number for the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What tests are performed using the GRAY tube?

A

lactic acid measurement, glucose tolerance test (GTT), Fasting blood sugar (FBS), blood alcohol level

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What additives are found in the GRAY tube?

A

iodoacetate, sodium fluoride; may also have anticoagulant potassium oxalate or heparin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What specimen is collected in the GRAY tube?

A

plasma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What is the inversion number for the GRAY tube?

26
Q

What does fluoride in the GRAY tube prevent?

A

glycolysis (glucose metabolism)

27
Q

What tests are performed using the GREEN tube?

A

STAT blood chemistry, ammonia, electrolytes, arterial blood gases (ABG)

28
Q

What additive is found in the GREEN tube?

A

sodium heparin; may have gel

29
Q

What specimen is collected in the GREEN tube?

30
Q

What is the inversion number for the GREEN tube?

31
Q

What tests are performed using the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

STAT potassium

32
Q

What additives are found in the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

lithium heparin, thixotropic gel

33
Q

What specimen is collected in the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?

34
Q

What is the inversion number for the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?

35
Q

What tests are performed using the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?

A

STAT blood chemistry

36
Q

What additive is found in the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?

37
Q

What specimen is collected in the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?

38
Q

What is the inversion number for the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?

39
Q

How long does the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube allow for clotting time?

A

five minutes

40
Q

What tests are performed using the ROYAL BLUE tube?

A

toxicology, trace metals, nutritional analysis

41
Q

What additives are found in the ROYAL BLUE tube?

A

EDTA or none

42
Q

What specimen is collected in the ROYAL BLUE tube?

A

plasma or serum

43
Q

What is the inversion number for the ROYAL BLUE tube with heparin and EDTA?

44
Q

What is the inversion number for the ROYAL BLUE tube with no additives?

45
Q

What tests are performed using the TAN tube?

A

lead analysis

46
Q

What additive is found in the TAN tube?

47
Q

What specimen is collected in the TAN tube?

48
Q

What is the inversion number for the TAN tube?

49
Q

What tests are performed using the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?

A

blood culture

50
Q

What additive is found in the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?

A

sodium polvanethol sulfonate (SPS)

51
Q

What specimen is collected in the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?

A

whole blood

52
Q

What is the inversion number for the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?

53
Q

What does the YELLOW (STERILE) tube recover?

A

microorganisms causing blood infections

54
Q

What tests are performed using the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?

A

human leukocyte antigen (HLA) studies; used for paternity testing and tissue typing

55
Q

What additive is found in the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?

A

acid citrate dextrose

56
Q

What specimen is collected in the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?

A

whole blood

57
Q

What is the inversion number for the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?

58
Q

What tests are performed using the PINK tube?

A

hematology, blood bank

59
Q

What additive is found in the PINK tube?

60
Q

What specimen is collected in the PINK tube?

A

whole blood, plasma

61
Q

What is the inversion number for the PINK tube?

Phlebotomy (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions