STOPPER/TUBE
I am used for Coagulation Studies.
What is the Light Blue Top tube?
I am the Additive that yields Serum after Centrifugation.
What is Clot Activator?
Green- Lithium Heparin
What are Electrolyte Studies?
Required on the package when being sent by mail.
What is a Biohazard Label?
Withdrawal of blood from a vein.
What is Phlebotomy?
I am used for Hematology testing such as CBC, ESR, and HbA1C.
What is the Lavender Top Tube?
I am the Additive used in Coagulation Studies.
What is Sodium Citrate?
My abbreviation is PT or PTT.
What is Prothrombin Time (Test)?
Specimens must be labeled with all required information immediately after collection.
What is:
Patient's name, DOB, date, time, collectors initials, MRN#
Butterfly
What is a winged infusion set?
I am used for Glucose Studies.
What is the Gray Top Tube?
I am the Additive used in Glucose Studies.
What is Potassium Oxalate or Sodium Fluoride?
My abbreviation is TSH.
What is Thyroid Stimulation Hormone?
Phlebotomy PPE may consist of these items.
What are Glove, Lab Coat, Masks, and Googles or Face Shield?
PKU
What is Phenylketonuria?
I am used when a patient has Septicemia.
What is a Yellow Top Tube?
I am the additive used in Blood Cultures.
What is SPS or Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate?
Yellow- SPS
What is a Blood Culture Test?
My blood collection equipment.
What are Gauze, alcohol wipe, bandage, needle/holder, tourniquet, collection tubes, gloves?
A small disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision.
What is a lancet?
I am used for most common Chemistry Studies.
What is the Red Top or Tiger Top tube?
I am the Additive used in Hematology Studies.
What is EDTA or Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid?
Many people call me MONO.
What is Mononucleosis?
What is a Laboratory Requisition?
I am called EDTA.
What is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid?