Capillary Punctures
True or False Capillary blood contains only venous blood.
False
What color tube contains EDTA?
Purple/Lavender or Pink
The process of blood clotting
Coagulation
Purple tops for CBC's are run in this department
Hematology
You should mix an anticoagulated whole blood specimen for this amount of time
2 minutes
The best finger to use for a capillary puncture
Middle
What color tube contains lithium heparin?
Green
The additive in a tube that prevents blood from clotting
Anticoagulant
Light blue tops for PT and APTT are run in this department
Coagulation
This test has higher results in capillary blood than in venous blood
Glucose
A heel puncture lancet should puncture no deeper than this
2.0 mm
What color tube contains clot activator?
Red or gold
The factor needed for blood to clot
Fibrinogen
Green tops for BMP and electrolytes are run in this department
Chemistry
The rupture of red blood cells
Hemolysis
What do we do with the first drop of blood from a capillary puncture?
Wipe off before proceeding
What color tube contains potassium oxalate?
Gray
The ratio of blood to anticoagulant in a sodium citrate tube
1:9
Pink top tubes for type and screens are run in this department
Blood Bank
Which needle is largest- 18g or 23g?
18g
What is the area of the infants heel that is used for a heel stick?
Lateral plantar surface of the heel
What color tube contains sodium citrate?
Light Blue
True or False Sodium citrate tube do not have to be filled to a particular level
False
Gray top tubes are run in this department
Chemistry
Tube is used to prevent glycolysis
Gray top