Tests and correlated tubes Flashcards
1
Q
CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel)
A
Red top
Green top
Gel-barrier preferred?
2
Q
CBC (complete blood count) with or without differential
A
Lavender top
3
Q
BMP (basic metabolic panel)
A
Red top
Green top
Gel barrier preferred?
4
Q
Blood culture routine
A
One aerobic
then
One anaerobic
5
Q
Prothrombin Time (PT/INR)
A
Light blue
6
Q
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
A
Lavender
7
Q
Hemoglobin A1c
A
Lavender
Green
Gray
8
Q
Platelet Count (plt. ct)
A
Lavender
9
Q
White blood count (WBC)
A
Lavender
10
Q
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
A
Lavender
11
Q
Red Blood count (RBC)
A
Lavender
12
Q
Lipid Panel
A
Red top
Green top
13
Q
Electrolyte panel
A
Red top
Green top
gel barrier tube?
14
Q
Thyroid-simulating hormone (TSH)
A
Red top
Green top
Gel barrier tube?
15
Q
Vitamin B12
A
Red top
Gel barrier?