Tubes
What type of tube would be used for a BMP?
Gold (SST tube)
*BMP- Basic Metabolic Panel aka "Chem 7" because it is a series of 7 tests that are run off of 1 specimen
How many times would you invert a lavender tube?
8-10 times
What is the name of an immature red blood cell?
Reticulocyte
Define Syncope
Fainting
How is a PTT test used diagnostically?
To diagnose a patient's ability to create blood clots.
What is the purpose of a light yellow SPS tube?
To collect blood used for blood cultures
*blood cultures are sterile and will ALWAYS be drawn 1st if ordered
How many inversions for a plastic SST tube?
5
How many types of white blood cells are there?
5
*The basophil is the least numerous leukocyte in circulation
Define Hemolysis
The rupture of the membrane of red blood cells
A BUN test is used to assess what organ's function?
A blood urea nitrogen test will assess a patient's kidney function.
Which tube has a reversible anticoagulant?
Light Blue- Sodium Citrate tube
What is the additive used in a K2E tube?
EDTA dipotassium salt
What is the purpose of the leukocyte's nucleus?
Regulates cell growth and size
How would you describe a sclerotic vein?
Hard, cord-like
How long does a patient have to complete the entire amount of glucose syrup for a GTT?
All of the syrup must be completed within 5 minutes
What is the additive in a green tube?
Heparin
Gray tubes will preserve the blood specimen for how long?
1-5 days
Why is hemoglobin necessary in the blood?
Oxygen dissolves poorly in blood
Define Transfixation of a vein
When a needle enters the top of a vein and then also punctures the bottom of the vein.
Name one type of immunohematology test.
Blood typing.
Which type of additive would be found in a royal blue tube?
Anticoagulants or clot activators
Which tube contains a thrombin-based clot activator?
Orange
What are formed elements?
The individual cells within the body
A vein that is thrombosed would feel...
Bumpy
*the valves in veins would also feel bumpy
When collecting a specimen for a blood alcohol test, what should you use to clean the site?
iodine instead of isopropyl alcohol.