Collection tubes
Known as the "tiger top" this specimen tube contains a clot activator and gel separator
Red/Gray Tube
The most frequently used site for procedure
The antecubital space
Often used when very small veins are involved because it is less damaging to the tissues
Needle and Syringe Method
The position which a patient should be in when they alert you that they faint while this procedure is performed
Laying down.
Doing this can lead to blood pooling at the venipuncture site.
leaving the tourniquet on longer than 1 minute.
This tube is generally 5mL tubes and contains Heparin
Green top tube
Blood should not be obtained from an arm that has:
An intravenous(I.V.) line inserted.
Blood specimens enter directly into the tubes for the desired tests rather than having to be transferred
Vacuum Method
This item should be kept near due to low blood sugar or from not eating.
Juice.
Not collecting enough " " can cause inaccurate test results
blood.
Tube must be completely full because of the large amount of citrate. Test should be performed within 2 hours from time of draw.
Arm vein that should NOT be used for venipuncture
Basilic
(Runs with artery and nerve)
Can use either a syringe or a vacutainer holder and specimen tubes
Butterfly needle method
A collection of blood just under the skin is known as:
Hematoma
Order of Draw.
The lavender tube top used for testing CBC(complete blood test) and Hemoglobin A1c contains which additive?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
Before attempting to obtain a specimen, you must:
Palpate the vein by applying slight pressure on it with your fingertips.
This method uses a 5-10 degree angle to obtain blood sample.
Butterfly method when used on the back of the hand.
This should be kept near your during venipuncture in the event the patient is feeling nauseous.
emesis basin
When the patient forgets to do this there may an inaccurate result
Fasting.
What is the correct order of draw?
Cultures, light blue, red, red/gray, gold, green, lavender, and gray.
A physician should be contacted if your patient:
has had a double mastectomy with lymph node dissection.
Hemolysis is most likely to occur with this method
Sterile needle and syringe method.
The scope of practice for the healthcare provider is regulated by:
the state.
The use of " " can affect specimens collected.
OTC Vitamins