Section 30 - Mint Green Top Tube Flashcards by Jennifer Magana

Q

Mint Green Top Tube

What will a sample that was drawn in this tube yield

A

Plasma

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Mint green top tube

What does PST stand for?

A

Plasma separation tube

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Mint green top tube

What are the standard tests for this tube?

A

-STAT electrolytes “LYTES”
-hCG, (plasma) pregnancy test

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Mint green top tube

How many times must this tube be inverted?

A

8 times out of

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Mint green top tube

What is the additive in the tube?

A

Lithium heparin, an anticoagulant, and thixotropic gel (plasma separator)

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