Specimen Containers
Vitamin B1
What is EDTA protected from light, then frozen pour off in an amber tube?
Call Doctor's office for Clarification
What is test does not have an exact match?
Or what is clarification on a Dx code?
This term will be placed on a specimen not tested.
What is a TNP?
You must request this atleast 2 weeks in advance.
What is PTO?
AB
What is an Amber Vial?
This urine container has the code U
What is a Urinalysis?
Texting patient information
What is HIPAA or PHI violation?
This is used when looking up specimen requirements.
What is Dictionary Search?
Patient must provide this in order to complete Urine Drug Screen
What is Driver's License, State ID, School ID, Passport, or Gym Membership (with picture)?
UV
Non Additive Urine Tube (White lid)
This test requires urisponge or gray top container.
What is a urine Culture
You do this after completion of draw while patient holds pressure on draw site
What is label and verify tubes?
Doesn't need Clarification
What is an exact match or term in red?
This should be completed by patient after tubes are drawn and labeled.
What is the Quality Stamp?
SS
What is an SST, or gold top?
ZOHLAB MTB ScreenLAB2005
What is QFT Kit?
This is part of your uniform and required when drawing patients or handling specimens
What is lab coat and Gloves?
Used for STAT pickups
What is Ortec?
Another option (other than fax) when calling to get Doctor orders
What is take a verbal order?
L
What is Lavendar top EDTA Whole Blood?
Helicobacter Pylori
What are the breath test bags?
You use this instead of posting sticky notes
What is the black book?
You find specimen abbreviations with picture here
What is Specimen container with code pics?
You use this when getting clarification on an order, receiving a dx code, or taking a verbal order
What is a T-Square or code 1005 (test auth),90836 (clarification)?
AU
What is Urine Aptima?