Microbiology
What lab dept would swabs go to?
Microbiology
What does the chemistry dept check for?
chemical properties in the body
What does the hematology dept check for?
blood disorders, blood counts
Centrifuged plasma that is white or cloudy is:
Lipemic
What is a cheek swab called?
Buccal swab
What tube colors are used for chemistry tests?
SST, Red, Green, Gray, Royal Blue, Tan
what does the blood bank dept do?
check patient's blood types and prepares blood products for transfusions
Out of the following tests, which would need to be transported on ice: lactic acid, bilirubin, cryoglobulin
Lactic Acid
Testing for strep would be which kind of swab?
Throat Culture
What does BMP stand for?
Basic Metabolic Panel
What tube colors are used for hematology tests?
Lavender, Pink
PTT/PT INR are drawn in what color tube and additive?
Light Blue and Sodium Citrate
What is the difference between a nasal swab and a nasopharyngeal swab?
Nasal: inside the nostrils
Nasopharyngeal: inside the nasal cavity
What color tube would a glucose test be drawn in?
gray
what does CBC stand for?
Complete Blood Count
What color tube(s) could a BMP/CMP be drawn in?
SST, Red, Gold, Green, Tiger Top
Blood Cultures
What color tube(s) are used for STAT chemistry?
Light Green, Orange
What are 2 tests used for blood bank?
Type and Screen
Type and Cross
Blood Culture bottles are aerobic and anaerobic. Which is drawn first?
Aerobic