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What type of tests are performed using RED (GLASS TUBE)?

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chemistry, serology, blood bank

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What is the additive in the RED (GLASS TUBE)?

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none

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What specimen is collected in the RED (GLASS TUBE)?

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serum

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What is the inversion number for the RED (GLASS TUBE)?

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0

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How long must blood collected in a red-top glass tube sit to clot?

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30 minutes

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What type of tests are performed using RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

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chemistry, serology

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What is the additive in the RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

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clot activators

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What specimen is collected in the RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

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serum

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What is the inversion number for the RED (PLASTIC TUBE)?

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0

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What type of testing is done using the LIGHT BLUE tube?

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coagulation testing

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What specimen is collected in the LIGHT BLUE tube?

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plasma

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What is the required inversion number for the LIGHT BLUE tube?

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3-4

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What is the ratio of blood to sodium citrate that must be maintained in the LIGHT BLUE tube?

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nine parts blood to one part sodium citrate

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What tests are performed using the LAVENDER tube?

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complete blood count (CBC)

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What additive is present in the LAVENDER tube?

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EDTA

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What specimen is collected in the LAVENDER tube?

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whole blood

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What is the inversion number for the LAVENDER tube?

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8

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What is the purpose of the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

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most blood chemistry

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What additives are found in the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

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clot activators, thixotropic gel

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What specimen is collected in the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

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serum

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What is the inversion number for the GOLD or RED/GRAY STOPPER tube?

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5

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What tests are performed using the GRAY tube?

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lactic acid measurement, glucose tolerance test (GTT), Fasting blood sugar (FBS), blood alcohol level

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What additives are found in the GRAY tube?

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iodoacetate, sodium fluoride; may also have anticoagulant potassium oxalate or heparin

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What specimen is collected in the GRAY tube?

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plasma

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What is the inversion number for the GRAY tube?
8
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What does fluoride in the GRAY tube prevent?
glycolysis (glucose metabolism)
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What tests are performed using the GREEN tube?
STAT blood chemistry, ammonia, electrolytes, arterial blood gases (ABG)
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What additive is found in the GREEN tube?
sodium heparin; may have gel
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What specimen is collected in the GREEN tube?
plasma
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What is the inversion number for the GREEN tube?
8
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What tests are performed using the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?
STAT potassium
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What additives are found in the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?
lithium heparin, thixotropic gel
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What specimen is collected in the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?
plasma
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What is the inversion number for the LIGHT GREEN or GREEN/GRAY STOPPER tube?
8
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What tests are performed using the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?
STAT blood chemistry
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What additive is found in the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?
thrombin
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What specimen is collected in the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?
serum
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What is the inversion number for the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube?
8
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How long does the ORANGE or YELLOW/GRAY STOPPER tube allow for clotting time?
five minutes
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What tests are performed using the ROYAL BLUE tube?
toxicology, trace metals, nutritional analysis
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What additives are found in the ROYAL BLUE tube?
EDTA or none
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What specimen is collected in the ROYAL BLUE tube?
plasma or serum
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What is the inversion number for the ROYAL BLUE tube with heparin and EDTA?
8
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What is the inversion number for the ROYAL BLUE tube with no additives?
0
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What tests are performed using the TAN tube?
lead analysis
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What additive is found in the TAN tube?
EDTA
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What specimen is collected in the TAN tube?
plasma
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What is the inversion number for the TAN tube?
8
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What tests are performed using the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?
blood culture
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What additive is found in the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?
sodium polvanethol sulfonate (SPS)
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What specimen is collected in the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?
whole blood
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What is the inversion number for the YELLOW (STERILE) tube?
8
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What does the YELLOW (STERILE) tube recover?
microorganisms causing blood infections
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What tests are performed using the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?
human leukocyte antigen (HLA) studies; used for paternity testing and tissue typing
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What additive is found in the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?
acid citrate dextrose
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What specimen is collected in the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?
whole blood
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What is the inversion number for the YELLOW (NONSTERILE) tube?
8
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What tests are performed using the PINK tube?
hematology, blood bank
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What additive is found in the PINK tube?
EDTA
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What specimen is collected in the PINK tube?
whole blood, plasma
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What is the inversion number for the PINK tube?
8

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