Acronyms
What does CBC stand for?
Complete blood count
What tube(s) are sterile?
blood cultures
What additive do dark green tube tops have?
sodium heparin
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point-of-care testing?
To monitor glucose levels
The maximum depth for an infant stick is?
2mm
What does PT stand for and what tube tests for it?
Prothrombin time - how quickly blood clots. Light blue
What is the correct order of draw?
Blood cultures, light blue, red, gold, green, lavender, pink, gray
What tests use the grey tubes?
Lactic acid, ethanol, fasting glucose
A laboratory has a set of samples that include ASAP, fasting, timed, and routine specimens. Which specimens should be processed first?
ASAP
What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too small?
Hemolysis
What does PTT stand for and what tubes test for it?
Partial thromboplastin time - how long it takes for blood to clot. Light blue
Should Aerobic or Anaerobic tubes be drawn first and what is it used for?
Aerobic. Blood cultures
What additive is high in potassium?
EDTA
When collecting a specimen from an infant for a bilirubin test you should...
Protect it from light
What do PST and SST stand for?
Plasma separator tube, Serum separator tube
What is the correct order of draw for capillary specimen?
Lavender, green, gray, gold
An alcohol level test is ordered what additive should be used?
Sodium fluoride
What are at least two tests that need to be put on ice?
lactic acid, blood gases, certain hormone levels, ammonia
What is the "basal state"?
"Basal state" refers to the body's metabolic state
after fasting for 12 hours
What does ESR stand for and what tube tests for it?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Lavender
What is the difference between pink and lavender tubes?
Pink tubes are used for more blood bank tests