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