Additives
This additive is known to elevated potassium levels and decrease calcium levels when collected out of the order.
EDTA
What is the correct order of draw:
Red, Lavender, Green, Blood Culture
Blood Culture
Red
Green
Lavender
This blood test is the gold standard test to diagnose a heart attack. This enzyme is released into the blood stream when the heart muscles are damaged.
Troponin
description of plasma or serum specimens that looks cloudy or milky due to fats in a patient's recent meal.
Lipemic
The first site (space) you should inspect for blood collection.
Antecubital Space
What are the 2 types of heparin additives used in the green tubes.
Sodium Heparin
Lithium Heparin
Known as the TDM tube, and is third in the order of draw.
Red
This is one of the most common blood test, and measures the amount of blood, RBC, WBC, and Platelets.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
What is a nosocomial infection?
Healthcare Associated Infection.
This type of blood vessel is the smallest.
Capillary
What is the additive in the blue tube?
Sodium Citrate
What is the correct of of draw, by additive:
Lithium Heparin, EDTA, Sodium Citrate, SST
Sodium Citrate (Blue)
SST (Gold, Tiger)
Lithium Heparin (Green)
EDTA (Lavender/Pink)
This test (panel) is used to monitor cholesterol levels.
Lipid Panel
Known as a Platelet. These cells assist with blood clotting.
Thrombocyte.
This type of blood vessel is thick, has a pulse, and should never be used for routine blood collection.
Artery
What is the additive that is used in blood bags to prevent coagulation?
ACD
What is the correct order of draw:
CMP, A1c, CBC, Lithium, Blood Cultures, Lipid
Blood Cultures
Red (Lithium, CMP, Lipid)
Lavender (A1c, CBC)
This test tells the doctor how quickly your blood clots. Used to monitor warfarin therapy.
Protime (PT/INR)
What does it mean to position the patient in a "supine" position?
Laying the patient on their back.
Where are RBC's produced/made?
The bone marrow
There are 2 yellow tubes in the order of draw. What are the additives in each?
SPS
ACD
What is the correct order of draw?
Heavy Metal Profile, CBC, CMP
Royal Blue (Heavy Metal)
Red/Gold/Green, Lavender (CMP)
Lavender (CBC)
This test reflects at a patients blood sugar level over a 90 period.
A1C (Hemoglobin A1C)
Hgb A1c
an action, or the failure to act or provide the proper care, that results in unintended injury to a person.
Negligence.
Which organ filters the blood?
The nephrons (kidneys)