The Tubes, Test and Departments

NHA REVIEW #1

100

I am used to check for Syphilis. What color tube am I?

Tiger Top, Gold

200

I am the department that checks blood that is whole.

Chemistry

300

I am used to check for Fibrinogen defects and low white blood count? What tubes and I and what is my order.

Light Blue and Lavender

400

I am the name of the test used to check for Syphilis.

RPR

500

I have confused many students with this tube _____ but I am used for B/C______. (the full names of both)

ACD- Acid Citrate Dextrose

SPS- Sodium  Polyanethole Sulfonate 

NHA REVIEW #2

100

I am used to check for Cross-Match

Pink

200

I am the department that checks blood typing  and send the results to the provider.

Blood Bank

300

I am the department that checks you Rubella Titers.

Serology

400

Your provider just performed a Breast Biopsy. What department will the biopsy be sent.

Pathology

500

Sodium, Potassium, Chloride and CO2 are part of what panel and what department checks it and how many times is the tube inverted.

Electrolyte Panel and Chemistry Department and 8

NHA REVIEW #3

100

I am used to check bleeding times. What color tube am I 

Light Blue

200

I am a D-Dimer test, what additive tube is used and how many times inverted.

Light blue- Sodium citrate and 4

300

I am used to Dx Kidney function disorders that may be responsible for problems such as confusion, coma, seizures and or tremors

BUN/creatinine

400

When sticking a child (age 4) it is suggested that in order to obtain the specimen and ______, is to be used and the child should be told:

A) it won't hurt

B) That it will pinch and that they need to be very still

C) Have the parent hold the child, with the selected arm extended and warn the child they will feel a pinch.

C- Ask the parents/guardians for assistance and perform the procedure using a butterfly (23g)

500

I am used to detect Fibrin split products (FSP). What is the additive, color of the tube and what department do I go to for testing.

Sodium Citrate, Light blue and Coagulation Department

NHA REVIEW #4

100

Lavender tube has what additive

EDTA

200

I am used to check for Alcohol in your system. How many times am I inverted

Gray and 8

300

I am used STAT in the ER a lot to check hydration. What color am I and what type of blood do I yield?

Mint Green Whole blood

400

Which one below is a commonly ordered Geriatric Test

A) WBC

B) FSH

C) VDRL/FTA 

C VDRL/FTA which is used to check for syphilis, which can cause nerve damage and dementia

500

I am testing for Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Calcium. What Panel am I and what department will be testing my blood.

BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel) and Chemistry Department

NHA REVIEW #5

100

I am used for a CBC

Lavender Top

200

Am an used to check for HIV Viral Load. I am the ____ tube.

Pink

300

I am a PST tube. What color am I and what type of additive is in me.

Mint Green Heparinized. Plasma Separator Tube

400

I am a white/pearl colored tube (used mainly in hospitals) What is my Additive and what type of tube am I

EDTA and a PPTs (Plasma Preparation tubes)

500

The provider is requesting you to test for the following: AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Protein, Albumin, Total bilirubin, direct bilirubin. What is the name of this panel and what department does it go to?

Hepatic Function Panel A- Chemistry Dept.