Tests & Tubes Flashcards
Learn what tubes go with what test and what dept each test is associated with
CBC
complete blood count- measures Hb & hematocrit
hematology dept
lavender
CBC Diff
WBC & how many of each
hematology dept
lavender
H & H
another name for CBC
Platelet Count
hematology dept
lavender
Retic Count
Hematology dept
lavender
ESR/Sed Rate
hematology dept
lavender
PT
warfarin/coumadin
Coag dept
light blue
PTT
heparin
coag dept
light blue
Factor Assay
for hemophiliacs
light blue
D-Dimers
Coag dept
light blue
Fibrinogens
Coag dept
light blue
ABO & Rh
blood bank dept
lavender, pink, naked red
Type & Screen
blood type & antibody screen
blood bank dept
lavender, pink, naked red
Type & Cross
blood type & cross match w/donor (transfusions)
blood bank dept
lavender, pink, naked red
Electrolytes (“lytes”)
Na, K, Cl, CO2
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
Glucose
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
gray tubes can preserve up to 24hrs
BUN & Creatinine
renal test for kidney function
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
Chem 7 Panel
electrolytes, glucose, BUN, creatinine
Liver Profile
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
Ca, Mg, P
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
Amylase & Lipase
pancreas tests
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
CK & Troponin
creatine kinase- heart test
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
Lipid Panel
cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
chemistry dept
could be: red, gold, tiger, green
Blood Alcohol
legal alcohol (same as medical alcohol)
can be used in court to prosecute
Medical Alcohol
total alcohol in system
not used in court
keeping glucose concentration steady keeps alcohol levels steady
Drugs of Abuse
urine & serum
Therapeutic Drugs
serum & plasma
Pregnancy Tests
urine- screen (yes/no)
blood- how far along
look for HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)