phlebotomy Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is phlebotomy?
A
the process of making an incision in a vein to draw blood
2
Q
how is phlebotomy achieved?
A
venipuncture
3
Q
what are the colours of tubes containing anticoagulants?
A
red - no additive
yellow - SST
purple - EDTA
blue - sodium citrate
gray - oxalate
green - heparin
