Section 31 - Dark Green Top Tube Flashcards by Jennifer Magana

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Dark green top tube

What is the additive in this tube?

A

Sodium heparin, an anticoagulant

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What section of the lab processes this sample?

A

Chemistry

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What is the standard tests listed for this tube?

A

Ammonia ; chilled

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Doe this tube have a gel additive? (Yes/no)

A

NO

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What does the anticoagulant, heparin, do in this tube?

A

Works by inhibiting thrombin in the coagulation cascade

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