Order of Draw Flashcards

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Order of Draw

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for blood collection tubes

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First Tube

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culture bottles/yellow top SPS

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Second Tube

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blue top (citrate)

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Third Tube

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serum tubes (red, gold, or tiger top)

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Fourth Tube

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green top (heparin)

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Fifth Tube

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or purple top (EDTA)

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Sixth Tube

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gray top (sodium fluoride/potassium oxylate)

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Blood Culture Purpose

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bacteria or fungi

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Citrate Tube Use

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coagulation tests

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Serum Tube Use

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serology, immunology