what additives does the red tube top have?
none
What is the substitute for a patient allergic to latex gloves?
nitrile gloves
What is the most important PPE used by phlebotomy technician?
gloves
What site should be your first choice for venipuncture?
median cubital vein
What is the name of the lab form used for lab draw?
requisition form
what additives does a light blue tube top have?
sodium citrate
What is the substitute for alcohol antiseptic?
chlorhexidine
Name a PPE that protects the eyes?
goggles
What site should be your second choice for venipuncture?
cephalic vein
What tool is used for sterilizing the instruments?
Autoclave
what color tube top is the most common one draw?
lavender
Name an equipment out of latex that is used by a phlebotomy technician?
Tourniquet
What is a PPE used to prevent air born transmission?
N95
What veins are located at the antecubital fossa?
median, cephalic and basilic veins
Name an equipment used for capillary draw?
lancet
what additive does the yellow tube top have?
ACD(acid-citrate dextrose)
What is another example of latex tubing?
foley
What is the first PPE you take off?
Gloves
What is an alternative venipuncture site on the upper extremity?
hands
Name a professional staff member in the lab?
phlebotomy technician
what color tube top is the only one placed on ice?
Gray tube top
If allergic to latex what is another replacement for foley?
silicone catheter
What is the First thing you do after taking off all of your PPE?
Wash your hands
Name one puncture site on the lower extremity?
foot
What separates blood and serum?
centrifugation