This department studies blood cells and their components.
Hematology
This department focuses on this process.
Clotting
This department tests for antibodies, antigens, and autoimmune/viral diseases.
Serology/Immunology
This department performs blood typing and crossmatching.
Blood Bank
This department tests chemical components in blood.
Chemistry
This tube is used for most hematology tests.
Lavender (EDTA)
This tube is used for coag tests.
Light Blue
Tube commonly used in this department.
Red/Gold (SST)
Common tube color used here.
Pink or Red
Common tube colors for chemistry tests.
Gold, Green, Gray
EDTA prevents clotting by binding this element.
Calcium
Why must the light blue tube be completely full?
To maintain the 9:1 ratio
This test detects HIV infection.
HIV Antibody/Antigen
This test ensures donor/recipient compatibility.
Crossmatch
CMP evaluates this.
Kidney & liver function
This test checks overall blood cell health.
CBC
PT monitors this medication.
Warfarin/Coumadin
ANA tests diagnose this type of disease.
Autoimmune
Type and Screen tells you this.
ABO and Rh type
This test assesses cardiac injury.
Troponin
ESR measures this in the body.
Inflammation
aPTT monitors this medication.
Heparin
RPR screens for this.
Syphilis
DAT detects this.
Immune reactions against RBCs
This panel monitors cholesterol/triglycerides.
Lipid Panel