Order of Draw
Which tube is drawn first during a routine venipuncture?
Blood Cultures or Yellow
How long should you wash your hands?
At least 60 seconds
What is the first choice vein for venipuncture?
Median-Cubital
Why are tubes inverted?
To mix blood with additive
What does syncope mean?
Fainting
Which tube comes immediately after blood cultures?
Light blue
When should gloves be changed?
Between every patient and whenever contaminated
What vein is usually the second choice?
Cephalic
How long can a plasma specimen sit at room temperature?
8 hours
What does "hemo-" mean?
Blood
What additive is found in the lavender tube?
EDTA
True or False:
Needles should be recapped after use.
False
How many major veins are commonly used for venipuncture in the AC area?
Three
How many times should a lavender tube typically be inverted after collection?
8-10 times
What does the term "hematoma" mean?
Blood leaking from a vessel under the skin
What tube contains sodium flouride?
Gray
Where should used needles be disposed?
Sharps container
Which vein should generally be avoided because of its close proximity to an artery and nerve?
Basilic vein
What causes hemolysis?
Examples: shaking tubes, alcohol not dry, using too small needle
What does "venipuncture" mean?
Puncturing a vein
An ESR and Hepatic panel are ordered. Which tubes do you draw and in what order?
Gold then lavender
Wash the area with soap and water for 30 to 60 seconds
What needle gauge should you use on a hand draw?
23 gauge
Name three reasons a specimen may be rejected.
Wrong label, hemolyzed, clotted, QNS, expired tube, wrong tube, etc.
What does "QID" stand for?