Tubes
What additive does the red top contain?
No additive
naturally formed clot.
What does yellow tube test?
Blood cultures.
What is the region for standard blood draws?
Antecubital fossa.
Describe the prep procedure.
Cleanse site with a 2% tincture iodine solution.
Allow 30-60 seconds to dry.
What additive does the lavender top contain?
EDTA
Lithium/ Ammonium Heparin.
Inhibits prothrombin to thrombin.
What does the Lavender top test?
CBC, ESR, HGB, HCT, HGBA1C.
What is a blood borne pathogen?
A pathogen that is spread by blood and body fluids containing blood. Typically the pathogens are hepatitis and HIV.
What are the 3 main ways to draw blood?
Veni Vac, Syringe & B/F Wing infused
What additives does the grey top contain?
Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride
Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate.
Allows bacteria to grow for culture.
Light blue.
PT, APTT, D-DIMER, HEPARINXA, FIBRINOGEN.
What is STAT sample? And what is the average time to complete?
Sample that needs to be collected immediately due to critical state of patient.
45 minutes to 1 hour to complete after draw.
What additive does the yellow top contain?
Sodium Polyanethal Sulfonate
EDTA
Precipitates/binds calcium.
Dark blue.
Toxicology and trace element testing. Drug level.
What are the order of the tubes?
Yellow, light blue, red, green, lavender, grey.
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What is the second vein choice?
Basilic
What are the blood culture bottles and what are their functions?
Blue: Aerobic. Needs oxygen to grow microorganism.
Yellow: Anaerobic. Without oxygen.
Sodium Fluoride
Inhibits Glycolysis
Tiger top. At least 3.
CMP, THYROID, LIPID CARDIAC, ENZYMES.
Trough and peak level?
Trough: Pre dose. when drug is at the lowest level in the patient.
Peak. Post dose, once drug has been completely administered for a specific period.
What is the last vein choice?
Cephalic