Tube Type/Order of Draw
Body Systems/Disorders
Lab Tests
WBC & RBC
MISC
100
This tube contains EDTA.

What is purple/lavendar top.

100
The avascular layer of the skin.

What is Epidermis

100

Creatinine & BUN are test associated with the function of what?

What is Kidneys/Urinary System

100

RBC main function is this

What is carrying oxygen to the body

100

Drug Testing is commonly required to maintain this process during collection.

What is Chain of Custody

200

This tube contains lithium heparin.

What is Green top/Mint green top

200

This makes up 90% of the blood.

What is water.

200

These tests are specific to the pancreas.

What is Amylase & Lipase

200

This cell phagocytizes foreign debris including bacterial infections. 

What is Neutrophil

200

This is caused by rupturing of Red Blood Cells after blood collection.

What is Hemolysis

300

SST tubes contain this additive.

What is Clot Activator

300

Oxygen poor blood is returned to the heart via this part of the heart.

What is the Superior & Inferior venae cavae to the Right Atrium

300

This test is a cardiac marker used for patients of suspect heart attack.

What is Troponin or CK-MB

300

This cell creates antibodies for our body as well as fighting off viral infections.

What is lymphocytes

300

These are examples of tests that specimens need to be protected from light.

What is Folate, Vitamin B12, or Bilirubin

400

This blood tube is required to have a specific blood to anticoagulant ratio. (MUST be filled to indicator)

What is Blue Top Sodium Citrate tube

400

These 3 formed elements are found in the blood.

What is RBC (Red Blood Cells) , WBC (Leukocytes), Platelets (Thrombocytes)

400

Type and Crossmatch testing are used in this department.

What is Blood Bank or Transfusion Services

400

This cell increases in allergic reactions & assist in fighting parasitic infections.

What is Eosinophil

400

This is the technical name for a heart attack.

What is Myocardial Infarction

500

Gray top tubes contain this additive that prevents glycolysis.

What is Sodium Fluoride
500

This is the inner layer of the heart.

What is Endocardium

500

These tests are the 2 most common coagulation screening tests to check the ability of the blood to form a clot.

What is Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

500

This cell is the clean up crew. It phagocytizes dead cells and pathogens. It also plays a role in the inflammatory process.

What is Monocyte

500

This vein is the last choice in selection for venipuncture.

What is Basilic vein

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