Specimen Collection & Handling Flashcards
Modified Allen Test
determine whether the ULNAR ARTERY can provide collateral circulation to the hand after the radial artery puncture
Best Site for blood gas analysis
Indwelling Umbilical Artery
Primary collection site for blood gas analysis
Radial Artery
Order of Draw for Capillary skin puncture
Blood Gas, Slide/Smears, EDTA, Other additive Microtainer, Serum Microtainer
Collection site for capillary puncture in individuals 1 year old and above
Finger stick (Middle or ring finger)
Order of Draw for Venipuncture
SPS/ACD, Sodium Citrate, No additive, Heparin, EDTA, Fluoride
Preferred vein for Venipuncture (M pattern)
Median Vein
Preferred vein for Venipuncture (H pattern)
Median Cubital
Tourniquet should be applied _____________ the site of collection and should not be longer than _______
Tourniquet should be applied 3-4 inches/7-10 cm the site of collection and should not be longer than 1 min/60 sec
Hemoconcentration affects what analytes?
It falsely increases: Enzymes, proteins, protein-bound substances, cholesterol, triglyceride, calcium, potassium
Blood pressure cuff can be used as tourniquet when inflated at _________
60 mmHg
A properly tied tourniquet has the ends pointing __________ and the loop pointing __________
A properly tied tourniquet has the ends pointing TOWARDS THE SHOULDER and the loop pointing TOWARDS THE HAND
Most commonly used needle length
1 in & 1.5 in (2.54 cm & 3.81 cm)
What length of needle provides better control for venipuncture
1 in
Most common gauge of needle used
g19, g20, g21