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When a specimen is tracked every step of the way Chain of custody
What content is analyzed in a hemoglobin collection? Erythrocytes
Sequence for removal of PPE Gloves, gown, googles, mask, wash hands
Excessive shaking or mixing of blood causes hemolysis
Collecting blood cultures directly into culture media will minimize the chances of contamination
Reducing the transmission of microorganisms can be done by using Standard or Universal precautions
What is anticoagulant used in green top tubes? Heparin
What is the anticoagulant used in blood donations? Citrate-phosphate-dextrose
How long does it take for blood without additives take to clot completely? 30-60 minutes
What is the additive in yellow top tubes for blood cultures? Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate
What is the additive for Blue top tubes for PT/PTT? Sodium Citrate
What causes occlusion of a vessel from blood constituents? thrombus
How long do you fast for a fasting blood glucose test 8-12 hours
What is an accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces called? Edema
What blood test is affected the most by not fasting other than glucose? Triglycerides
what test has a decreased value from hemolysis? Hemoglobin
Laboratory process of performing a chemical assay on a serum sample Analytical
Factors that affect the sample before analysis Preanalytical or Preexamination
Factors that affect the sample during analysis Analytical or Examination
Factors that affect the sample results after analysis Postanalytical or post examination
What gel acts as a barrier between serum/plasma and cells? Thixotropic gel
Position for storage of SST that contain blood collection Upright with secured closure
What test is affected the most from light? Bilirubin
Agency that has oversight of the investigation and control of communicable diseases CDC
Agency that has oversight and control of employers to provide protection from unsafe work practices OSHA
Equipment used for collection of small amount of sample and dilution Unopette
One name for a serum separator tube VACUETTE
Collection from an arm cannot occur if patient has had a what? mastectomy
What is the name for veins that are inflamed and diseased Sclerosed veins
Hematology test are performed on what color tube? Lavender
Hemostasis test are performed on what color tube? Light Blue
Reclining or resting position on one's back Supine
Foods that affect the results of coagulation studies Aspirin
What is wiped away when performing a fingerstick test? First drop of blood
Most common site for venipuncture median cubital
What is the additive in a royal blue top tube? EDTA - clot activator
What are some chilled specimens? Ammonia, Catecholamine, Lactic acid, Gastrin
What procedure evolves using a transfer device attached to a syringe, inserting tubes onto device and allowing blood to flow freely? Syringe method for collecting blood
What is the maximum skin puncture depth for adult blood collection on a fingerstick? 2.0-3.0 mm
What is the maximum skin puncture depth for blood collection on a heel stick? 2.0
What is the maximum skin puncture width for blood collection on a heel stick? 2.4
How should venipuncture site be cleaned? Circles working from center outwards
Which body system includes the arteries, veins, and capillaries? Cardiovascular
What position should you have your patient in if they are nausea, ill, or feel faint? Lying or reclining
what type of blood is it if while collecting blood you notice spirting blood in tube Arterial
What is an alternative that can be used in an obese patient for a tourniquet? Large BP cuff
Finding a vein should be by what means? Palpating the vein
What type of device should be used if the patient is difficult to draw? Butterfly or winged infusion set
What does the color of the needle indicate? Gauge size
Warming the site, rotating the arm, palpating the area of the medium cubital can help with what type of patient? Difficult veins
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