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What test are blood cultures tubes for

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Blood cultures

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What is the purpose of a Clear Top Tube?

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Used as a discard tube to avoid contamination of other samples

A sample is drawn into this tube and then discarded to prevent thrombin and other cells from polluting subsequent samples.

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What tube can replace a Clear Top Tube as a discard tube?

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Red Top Tube

In some clinical settings, a Red Top Tube is used instead of a Clear Top Tube.

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What additive is found in a Light Blue Top Tube?

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Sodium Citrate

Sodium Citrate acts as an anticoagulant.

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What does a Light Blue Top Tube yield?

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Plasma

Plasma is obtained from samples drawn in this tube.

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Which laboratory department is responsible for testing specimens from a Light Blue Top Tube?

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Coagulation

In smaller laboratories, samples may be tested in the Hematology Department.

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How does Sodium Citrate prevent coagulation?

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By binding to calcium in the specimen

This helps preserve coagulation factors for testing.

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What is the blood-to-additive ratio required for Sodium Citrate?

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9 parts blood to 1 part additive

This specific ratio is crucial for accurate results.

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What must be done to ensure the proper blood-to-additive ratio in the Light Blue Top Tube?

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The tube must be filled completely

There is a line marked on the tube to indicate the proper amount.

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How many times should the Light Blue Top Tube be inverted after collection?

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3-4 times

This is necessary to mix the blood and additive properly.

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What does current CLSI standards mandate before drawing a Light Blue Top Tube?

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Draw a Clear Top Tube or Red Top Tube first

This prevents thromboplastin from contaminating the Light Blue Top Tube.

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What is the effect of thromboplastin on coagulation study results?

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It can affect the results negatively

Thromboplastin is released by tissue cells during venipuncture.

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What is the function of the vacuum in the Light Blue Top Tube?

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Clears the air line when using a winged infusion set

This is important to ensure accurate sample collection.

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What does Prothrombin Time (PT) evaluate?

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The extrinsic system of the coagulation cascade.

Therapeutic drug monitoring requires prothrombin time to be drawn when a patient is on a Coumadin regimen.

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What does Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) evaluate?

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The intrinsic system of the coagulation cascade.

Therapeutic drug monitoring requires partial thromboplastin time to be drawn when a patient is on a Heparin regimen.

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What does Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) measure?

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How long the patient’s blood takes to form a clot.

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True or False: PTT and aPTT are used to test for the same functions.

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True.

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In aPTT, what is added to speed up the clotting time?

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An activator.

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What is the result of adding an activator in aPTT?

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A narrower reference range.

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What is the primary use of a Red Top Tube?

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It is frequently used as a discard tube to prevent sample contamination.

It is sometimes used to clear the line to obtain a purer sample.

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What is the additive in a Red Top Tube?

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None - Glass

If the tube is plastic, a clotting agent may be added.

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What does a Red Top Tube yield?

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Serum

This tube is used for serum testing.

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Which laboratory is responsible for testing specimens from a Red Top Tube?
Chemistry ## Footnote This is the department that handles serum tests.
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Is inversion required after sample collection from a Red Top Tube?
No ## Footnote There is no need to invert this tube.
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What is the exception to the inversion rule for Red Top Tubes?
If made of plastic, a clotting agent is added. ## Footnote Plastic tubes are too slick for natural clotting to form.
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Can alcohol levels be tested in a Red Top Tube?
Yes ## Footnote Alcohol (Ethanol or ETOH) levels can be drawn in this tube.
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What is another name for a Red Top Tube?
Plain vacuum tube ## Footnote It contains no additive or anticoagulant.
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How long does it take for blood to clot in a Red Top Tube?
30-60 minutes ## Footnote Blood clots naturally within this timeframe.
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What type of test can a Red Top Tube be used for?
Serum pregnancy test ## Footnote This is possible with clotting factors left in the blood.
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What does the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) test provide information about?
General information about the patient's metabolism, kidney function, electrolytes, and fluid balance.
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How does the Complete / Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) differ from the BMP?
The CMP provides a more comprehensive look at the patient's metabolism, including liver function and performance, in addition to kidney function, electrolytes, and fluid balance.
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What is the main purpose of a Serum Pregnancy Test?
To determine pregnancy status.
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What type of tube can be used for a Serum Pregnancy Test?
Marble Top Tube.
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What health issues does the Lipids and Cholesterol test identify?
Possible circulatory system health issues.
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What types of samples can be used for Lipids and Cholesterol testing?
Whole blood or serum.
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What are the alternative names for the Tiger Top Tube?
Tiger Top Tube, Marble Top Tube, Red-Gray Speckled Top Tube, Gold Top Tube, Gel Tube
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What is the additive found in the Tiger Top Tube?
Silica (clot activator) and Thixotropic Gel (serum separator)
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What type of specimen does the Tiger Top Tube yield?
Serum
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Which laboratory is responsible for testing specimens from the Tiger Top Tube?
Chemistry
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What does 'SST' stand for in the context of the Tiger Top Tube?
Serum Separation Tube
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How long does silica promote clot formation in the blood?
30 minutes
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What is the purpose of thixotropic gel in the Tiger Top Tube?
Creates a barrier between serum and formed cellular elements when centrifuged
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What must be done to the sample after collection in the Tiger Top Tube?
It must be inverted 8 times to mix the blood and additive properly
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True or False: A C-reactive protein test can be drawn in a serum separator tube.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Tiger Top Tube is also known as a _______.
Gel Tube
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