Section 33 - Pink Top Tube Flashcards by Jennifer Magana

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Pink top tube

What section of the lab processes this tube?

A

Blood bank

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Pink top tube

What are the standard tests listed for this tube?

A

-type and screen ratio
-cross match

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Pink top tube

What does cross match determine?

A

It is used to determine if donor blood is a compatible match for the recipient

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Pink top tube

How full must this tube be?

A

2/3rd full

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Pink top tube

What is the additive in this tube?

A

Ethylenediaminetetraacetric acid (potassium EDTA), an anticoagulant

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