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when do you collect blood for a post prandial test
2 hrs after eating
name a lab that should be on ice
ammonia
lactic acid
What tube would we use for a blood smear if collecting a venipuncture
lavender
What does CDC do
how to deal with infection disease and PPE
what are the identifiers of identification for a outpatient setting
first name last name DOB, ID
When should a chain of custody be used?
Legal testing
DNA, paternity, rape kit, drug test
How should you transport specimens
In a lockable container
What is a preanalytical error
wrong patient
wrong order of draw
failure to fill tubes
improper handling
What does OSHA do
promote safety
When doing a blood culture what is the preferred method, and which bottles come first
butterfly
aerobic then anaerobic
A peak is drawn how long after medication is administered
2 hrs
how do you identify a specimen in the lab
specimen identification number
Name special handling needed for 24hr urine
throw out first urine
keep refrigerated
What does CLIA do
Inspect lab
What should you place a towel in before warming a vein
a plastic bag
What should you use for a large spill
liquid thickener
What is on a specimen label
Name, DOB, MD, specimen identification number
how many ml do you need for urine
45ml
What does the CLSI do
set standards
Hemoconcentration happens when
the torniquet was left on too long
The amount of blood you can draw from an infant is based on
weight
What tube is used for electrolytes
green
What can a urine and sensitivity test identify
microorganisms
What does the Joint Commission focus on
Quality of care
What can povidone iodine do to potassium results
increase potassium