Order of Draw
The tubes must be drawn in the proper order to avoid what?
Contamination
How much time are they require to fasting prior to a blood work?
12- hour fasting no food or drinks beside water
What is the preferred vein to draw blood from?
Median cubital vein
What is fasting?
The absence of eating food and sometimes drinking.
What do you need to label on a specimen tube?
Patient's full name, DOB, Date/time of the collection, and the MA's Initials.
What is the Green/Gray marble number of inversions?
8
Name some of the information that the laboratory requisition form includeds.
Ordering provider's name, Test code, Diagnosis code (ICD-10), Special specimen requirements, patient demographics,
If the veins within the antecubital space are inaccessible, what are the options available?
Back of the hand, wrist, and foot
What is the four main blood components?
Plasma, white cells, red cells, and platelets
Where do you place the specimen before transporting it to the lab?
Biohazard transport bag
What is the gray tube used for in laboratory testing?
Chemistry testing, glucose levels, and alcohol levels.
The parts of the needle
Lumen and Bevel
If the median cubital vein is not easily palpated, what are the 2 other options, but what kind of risk do they have?
Cephalic veins and basilic veins are used, but they have a high risk of rolling during the procedure.
What is the angle the needle has to be inserted?
15 to 30 degree angle
Where can laboratories send patient results?
Via email, fax, or directly to EHR
Name the vacuum tube colors in order
Yellow, light blue, red, red/marbled, green, green marbled, lavender, and gray.
How much is the butterfly needle typically gauge and needle length?
21 to 23 gauge 1/2 to 3/4 inch
What should you take into consideration when selecting a phlebotomy method?
Veins, age, skin conditions, and overall health.
What are some appropriate supplies for the test ordered?
Alcohol wipes, Gauze, Adhesive bandages, Biohazard sharps container, PPE including disposable gloves
When transferring blood in the POL between containers what should you wear and use?
face and eye protection and use a tube rack to hold specimens upright during transfer.
What is the lavender additive?
Removes calcium to prevent blood from clotting, and EDTA acid ( Ethylenediaminetetraacetic)
What come up in the blood work when having a meal prior to the blood work.
Detect fats from the food and the results would indicate elevated lipid levels.
Why should you only draw blood from the foot under the supervision of the provider?
It can cause DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
What is the typical vacutainer needle gauge and the needle length?
20 to 22 gauge, 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch
The serum must be allowed to stand upright at room temperature for how many minutes before being centrifuged?
30–45mins