Separate plasma from cells within 15 minutes and place in separate plastic tube. If blood is drawn on chilled tubes and left on ice, specimen is good for up to 2 hours before centrifugation. Store and transport on ice or refrigerated.
Lactic acid samples
LIGHT BLUE TOP HAS what additive?
Sodium Citrate
What tests need sample to be protected from light?
bilirubin, B vitamins
True or False You can purchase and launder your own lab coat?
FALSE
How long is appropriate for a tourniquet to be tied on a patient?
60 seconds.
What should you do if you observe a rash develop around the area where you apply the tourniquet?
Remove and get a tourniquet of a different material. The patient may have a latex allergy.
