3.1 Serous Fluids (Specimen Considerations) Flashcards
1
Q
Serous fluids is an ultrafiltrates of plasma
T or F
A
T
2
Q
Collection techniques involves needle aspiration of serous fluid such as Thoracentesis (______), Pericardiocentesis, paracentesis (_______)
A
Pleural
Peritoneal fluid
3
Q
Collection tubes for Serous fluid:
Cell counts and differential
a. EDTA
b. Sterile heparin
c. Plain tubes
A
a
4
Q
Collection tubes for Serous fluid:
Chemistry test
a. EDTA
b. Sterile heparin
c. Plain tubes
A
c
5
Q
Collection tubes for Serous fluid:
Microbiology and cytology
a. EDTA
b. Sterile heparin
c. Plain tubes
A
b
6
Q
Collection tubes for Serous fluid:
pH is heparinized, store in aerobic condition and transport in a ref temp
T or F
A
F
Anaerodibic
Ice temp
