Order of Draw Flashcard

Front

What is the first tube drawn in the order of draw?

Back

Yellow

Front

Which tube is drawn second in the order of draw?

Back

Light blue

Front

What additive is found in a tube with a light blue top?

Back

Sodium citrate

Front

Which tube is usually drawn third in the order of draw?

Back

Red

Front

Which tube is used for glucose testing?

Back

Gray

Front

What is the purpose of the order of draw?

Back

To prevent cross-contamination between tubes

Front

Which tube is typically drawn last in the order of draw?

Back

Yellow

Front

What does the order of draw help prevent?

Back

Hemolysis

Front

What is the primary anticoagulant in a lavender-top tube?

Back

EDTA

Front

Which tube is used for coagulation studies?

Back

Light blue