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Recommended Order for Filling Microcollection Tubes From Capillary Punctures Flashcards

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Order for filling microcollection tubes from capillary punctures

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blood gases, EDTA, other additive tubes, serum tubes

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Why is blood gas tubes filled first for capillary punctures?

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minimizes exposure to air

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Why is EDTA tubes filled second for capillary punctures?

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minimizes clumping of platelets

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Why are other additive tubes filled after blood gas and EDTA from capillary punctures?

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minimizes clotting

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Why are serum tubes filled last from capillary punctures?

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clotting is not a concern

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