Test abbreviations
CBC
complete blood count
PBS
lavender(EDTA)
glucose electrolytes and kidney function tests are what panel?
BMP
serum is obtained from what?
clotted blood
most common vein choice for venipuncture
median cubital
CMP&BMP
complete metabolic panel
Basic metabolic panel
PT, aPTT
light blue(sodium citrate)
creatinine testing is indicates what?
kidney function
plasma is obtained from?
anticoagulated blood
veins have valves that prevent what?
backflow
HDL, LDL, & Triglycerides are included in what panel?
lipid profile
D-dimer
light blue(sodium citrate)
sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, and chloride are examples of what?
electrolytes
H & H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
why is the basilic vein the last option to draw?
proximity to brachial artery along with ulnar & median nerve
LFT
liver function test
tests from this tube requires whole blood
lavender(EDTA)
difference between CMP & BMP?
LFTs
H&H levels are used as guidelines for evaluating a patient's need for what?
blood transfusion
all supplies needed for venipuncture?
tube, hub, needle, tourniquet, gloves, gauze, coban/band-aid, alcohol pad, sharps container
LFTs measure what specifically?
ALT, AST, ALP
SST tubes require what for testing
serum
Bilirubin is an example of a test that is what?
photosensitive(protect from light)
what is cell morphology?
size shape and characteristics of blood cells
3 main veins in AC?
median cubital, basilic, cephalic