Anatomy
Vein most commonly used for venipuncture
Median cubital
Pink and Lavender
EDTA
Contains fibrinogen
Plasma
Where sepsis is diagnosed
Microbiology
Iatrogenic anemia
the anemia is due to excessive venipunctures
Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Arteries
Green
Sodium or Lithium Heparin
Hemolysis
CBC and Differential
Hematology
Localized abnormal accumulation of fluid
Edema
Anatomical name for back of hand
Dorsal side of hand
Light Blue
Sodium Citrate
Lavender Tube yields
Plasma
Cholesterol, Lipids, Liver Enzymes
Chemistry
Syncope
Fainting
Most commonly used for ABG
Radial artery
Red
No additive or mild clot activator
White milky appearance on non fasting specimen
Lipemia
ABO/RH
Blood Bank
Swelling in the area around a venipuncture site usually leads to
Hematoma
The only vein in the body to carry oxygenated blood
Pulmonary Vein
Gray Tube
Potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride
Yellow or browning of serum/plasma
Icteric
Cellular study of cancer and abnormal tissue
Cytology/Histology
A decrease in the plasma volume occurring with an increased concentration of cells and larger molecules such as cholesterol is
Hemoconcentration