Layers, Layers, Layers
What is the middle layer of skin called?
Dermis
What color tube would you need for a CBC?
Lavender
What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should be left on?
2 minutes
Define: turgor
bounce of a vein
What additive is a reversible anticoagulant?
sodium citrate
What is the outer/superficial layer of skin called?
Epidermis
What color tube is for a chemistry panel/BMP?
Gold. (serum)
What is the pH of blood?
7.4
Define: hemostasis
ability to clot
What do anticoagulants do?
prevent clotting
What are the three layers of the heart?
Endocardium: inner layer
Myocardium: middle muscular layer
Epicardium: outer layer
What tube is used for DNA testing?
yellow ACD
What is the length for a lancet in capillary collection?
2.4mm
Define: hemopoiesis
production of blood cells in marrow of long bones
What additive is in a green top?
heparin
What is the deepest layer of skin called?
Subcutaneous tissue
What color tube for a Westergren Sedimentation Rate?
Black
How long should a bandage be left on after a blood draw?
15 minutes
Define: hemolysis
rupture of blood cells
What additive is in a plastic lavender?
Glass?
K2 EDTA- plastic
K3 EDTA- glass
What are the three layers of vessels?
Inner: tunica intima
Middle: tunica media
Outer: tunica externa
What color tube is for plasma based proteins?
White
1-5
Define: fibrinolysis
body's removal of a clot
What additive is in an orange top?
clot activator