Tube Colors
Hematology or Complete Blood Count
What blood test is lavender top?
Blood sugar or glucose machine.
What is a glucometer?
Collection of blood under the skin.
What is a hematoma?
Patient name, date and time of collection, and medical ID number.
What needs to be on lab labels?
15 to 30 degree angle
What angle should the needle be inserted for venipuncture?
CMP Or Chemistry panel
What blood test is a green top?
Blood sugar level 250.
What is a high level of blood sugar?
Inflammation of the veins.
What is phlebitis?
Gloves
What should he worn when obtaining labs?
Name and date of birth
What is patient identifiers?
ALT & AST Liver Enzymes
What blood test is a red top?
A lancet to draw blood.
What is used for dermal sticks?
Patient losing consciousness due to lab draw.
What is syncope?
Increase labs transport distance and speed.
What is lab tube systems?
Antecubital area
Where should first be palpated for veins?
Pregnancy test
What blood test is a red top?
Side of the finger.
What is the correct location for a dermal stick?
Forms from not enough pressure to stick site.
What is a thrombus?
Biohazard bags
What should labs be placed in for transporting?
Sclerotic
What is the term for a vein that is narrow, hard, and inflexible?
D-Dimer test
What blood test is a light blue top?
Point of care dermal punctures
What type of testing is used for glucose, cholesterol, and hematocrit?
Small red or purple spots on the skin.
What is petechiae?
Labs that require a specific temperature.
What is thermolabile specimens?
Butterfly needle
What should be used when a patient is a difficult stick?