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Flavin NHA 2021
Flavin 2018 NHA Order of Draw for Tubes
Question | Answer |
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Blood culture bottles or light yellow tube stopper: (1) | Blood Culture Aerobic(need 02) & Anaerobic (thrive w/o O2) Invert 8-10 times |
Light Blue | Sodium Citrate (used for clotting tests) Invert 3-4 times |
Red | Clot Activator Invert 5 times |
Gold | SST Invert 5 times |
Light Green | Lithium Heparin (chemistry & prevents false elevated results) Invert 8-10 times |
Dark Green | Sodium Heparin (chemistry & prevents false elevated results) Invert 8-10 times |
Lavender (pink used for blood banking) | EDTA (hematology & preserves cells, prevents platelet clumping) Invert 8-10 times |
Gray | Sodium Flouride (glucose & alcohol tests) prevents glycolysis Invert 8-10 times |
Yellow | ACD Solution |
RST = rapid serum tubes | Clots in 5 minutes *when stat chemistry collection is required |