Order of Draw
Tube Inversions
Additives
Basic Phlebotomy
Safety Hazard
100

The first tube in the Order of Draw. 

What is the Blood Culture and Yellow Sterile Tube

100

The yellow tube should be inverted how many times. 

What is 8-10 times. 

100

The additive in the yellow sterile tube. 

SPS (sodium polyethanol sulfonate) 

100

The tourniquet should remain on the patients arm for how long. 

What is 60 seconds or less? 

100

Allergic reactions that may cause a rash or hypersensitivity symptoms. 

What is Latex Sensitivity? 

200

The second tube in the Order of Draw. 

What is the Light Blue Tube? 

200

The gray tube should be inverted how many times. 

What is 8-10 times. 

200

The additive in the red glass tube. 

What is nothing - the red glass tube is empty. 

200

The first vein of choice for venipuncture. 

What is the median cubital vein? 

200

Faculty cord, overloaded outlets, or improper grounding. 

What are Electrical Hazards? 

300

The third tube in the Order of Draw. 

What are the gold, red, and marble top tubes? 

300

The lavender / purple tube should be inverted how many times? 

What is 8-10 times? 

300

The additive in the green tube. 

What is Heparin? 

300

WIS is the abbreviation for. 

What is winged infusion set? 

300

Needlesticks, lancets, and broken glass that can transmit infections. 

What are Sharps Hazards? 

400

The fourth tube in the Order of Draw. 

What is the green top tube? 

400

The red plastic tube should be inverted how many times. 

What is 5 times. 

400

The additive in the lavender / purple tube. 

What is EDTA? 

400

First step in venipuncture. 

What is handwashing? 

400

Slips, trips, falls, poor posture, or repetitive movements (strain). 

What are Physical Hazards? 

500

What is the 5th tube in the Order of Draw

What is the lavender or purple top tube? 

500

The red glass tube should be inverted how many times. 

What is zero. 

500

The additive in the gray tube. 

What is sodium fluoride / potassium oxalate? 

500

The most common antiseptic used for venipuncture. 

What is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol 

500

Bloodborne pathogens (HIV, Hepatitis B & C), bacteria, and viruses. 

What are Biological Hazards?