Pre-collection
Amount of Pre-Collection IV flush and Pre-Collection IV waste
What is 5-10 mls?
This additive can carry over to the next tube and falsely affect analytes such as lithium, potassium, calcium, sodium, ect
What is tube anticoagulants?
Should be done at the bedside
What is 2 person identification?
This is how long fluids should be paused for when drawing labs.
What is 2-3 minutes?
Avoid collection of blood sample through this
What is a VAD or IV start?
Done in the presence of the patient
What is specimen labeling?
Collect from this location when IV fluid is running if possible
What is the opposite arm?
Avoid constriction of this for longer than one minute
What is a tourniquet?
Placed at the top of the tube and same orientation as manufacturer label.
What is proper sticker placement?