Blood Collection
Recommended vein selection order
Median cubital, cephalic, basilic
Who creates the regulations that laboratories must follow?
OSHA
Blood urea nitrogen in the blood indicates what?
Kidney disorder
What blood type is the universal donor?
O
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
Method used on small/fragile veins
Butterfly or syringe
Trash items placed in a sharps container cost how much per item?
$3,000
Whole blood is the sample used to run what test?
CBC
Which test can be ran in a POL as a waived test?
Hemoglobin and glucose
What is the best selling book of all time?
The Bible
This collection has the least potential of exposure when collecting blood.
Evacuated
Biowaste bags are what color?
Red
A disorder in which the blood doesn't coagulate properly is what?
Hemophilia
Normal range of potassium in blood
3.5-5.1 mEq/L
Which US president was a law professor?
Bill Clinton
List at least one area a capillary puncture can be performed
Heel or finger
Explain QNS as it pertains to phlebotomy
The specimen sent wasn't enough to run the test
What are formed elements?
RBC/WBC/Platelets
This test runs the percentage of packed RBCs
Hematocrit
What popular condiment was once sold as a medicinal cure for diarrhea?
Ketchup
First step if a patient faints during phlebotomy procedure
Why was CLIA created?
Due to concern over the accuracy of lab testing
This WBC is elevated in allergic reactions
Eosinophil
What is the additive in the light blue tube?
Sodium Citrate
Name one of the two states that makes it illegal to get married on a dare.
Delaware and Colorado