Section 28 - Red Top Tube Flashcards
1
Q
Red top tube
What is the additive in this tube?
A
None
2
Q
Once the sample has been centrifuged, would it yield plasma or serum?
A
Serum
3
Q
Red top tube
The red top tube is also known as what?
A
Plain vacuum tube; discard tube
4
Q
Red top tube
Which section of the lab would process this tube?
A
Chemistry
5
Q
Red top tube
How many minutes will it take the blood to clot naturally, with no additive?
A
30-60 min