Tests and Tubes Flashcards
What is the red tiger top tube known for?
SST - serum separator tube
What is the green tiger top known as?
PST - plasma separator tube
What is PTT test? What is it used for?
Partial thromboplastin time test. Heparin test. Coagulation
What is a PT test? What is it used for ? What tube is used?
Prothrombin time test. Liver test. Light blue top
HbA1c test? What is it for ?
Glucose test
What tubes check Chem 7? What is another name for it?
Gold, orange, red, red tiger top. Serum tubes. Checks for basic metabolic panel.
What does BUN stand for? What does it measure?
Blood Urea Nitrogen. Kidney function
What does creatinine test?
Protein in blood. Can indicate kidney dysfunction or MS
Why do we need potassium?
Need for muscles and heart
Why do we need sodium?
Kidney function/water
What does K2E EDTA stand for?
Dipotassium salt
What is K3E EDTA?
Tripotassium salt
What is N2E EDTA?
Disodium salt
Red top
Additive
Type
Used for
Test
- Clot activator
- Clot tube
- Obtaining serum
- Crossmatch
Red tiger top or gold
Additive
Type
Use
Test
- Clot activator; separation gel
- Clot tube
- Serum tube
- Thyroid testing