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Tube Colors Flashcards

1
Q

What additive is in the RED GLASS tube?

A

None

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2
Q

What additive is in the RED PLASTIC tube?

A

Clot Activators

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3
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What additive is in the LIGHT BLUE tube?

A

Sodium Citrate

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4
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What additive is in the GOLD or TIGER TOP tube?

A

Thixotropic Gel

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5
Q

What additive is in the GRAY tube?

A

Potassium OxalateW

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6
Q

What additive is in the GREEN tube?

A

Heparin

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7
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What additive is in the ORANGE tube? Often used in ER’s

A

Thrombin

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8
Q

What additive is in the YELLOW STERILE tube?

A

SPS

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9
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What additive is in the PINK tube?

A

EDTA

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10
Q

Which tube color requires a discard be drawn first if using a winged infusion set?

A

Light Blue

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11
Q

The tubes with RED, GOLD, or ORANGE tops use what specimen?

A

Serum

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12
Q

Which color tube is used to test for trace minerals?

A

Royal Blue

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13
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What tests are ordered for LIGHT BLUE tubes?

A

PT, PTT

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14
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What tests are ordered for LAVENDER tubes?

A

CBC

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15
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What tests are ordered for GOLD tubes?

A

Lipids, Metabolic Panel

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16
Q

What tests are ordered for GRAY tubes?

A

Lactic Acid, Blood Alcohol

17
Q

What tests are ordered for ROYAL BLUE tubes?

A

Trace Metals

18
Q

What tests are ordered for YELLOW tubes?

A

Microbiology

19
Q

What tests are ordered for PINK TUBES?

A

Antibody Screen, Compatilibilty

20
Q

LAVENDER tubes go to which department?

A

Hematology

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