Section 34 - Gray Top Tube Flashcards by Jennifer Magana

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What two additives are in this tube?

A

Sodium fluoride, an anti glycolysis agent (glucose preservative), potassium oxalate, an anticoagulant

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What does Sodium Fluoride do?

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Is a preservative that prevents the breakdown of sugar

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List three standard tests for this tube?

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-oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) fasting 10-12 hrs
-lactic acid with tourn & chilled
-alcohol (ethanol) levels

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TRUE OR FALSE: A lactic acid test should be drawn with stasis.

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FALSE: without stasis

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Should a phlebotomist use alcohol to clean the blood draw site when testing for alcohol levels?

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NO

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