Phlebotomy Part 1

Which of the following is NOT a method of performing phlebotomy?

• Butterfly method

• Syringe method

• Vacuum tube method

• Lancet method

Which antecubital vein is considered the best vein for venipuncture?

• Medial cubital

• Basilic

• Cephalic

• Brachial

A lavender top tube contains...

• Nothing

• EDTA

• Potassium oxalate

• Sodium citrate

A red top tube contains...

• Nothing

• EDTA

• Potassium oxalate

• Sodium citrate

What color tube is used to draw a CBC?

• Red

• Green

• Lavender

• Light blue

What color tube is used to draw a Prothrombin Time

• Red

• Green

• Lavender

• Light blue

Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?

• Red, green, lavender, gray

• Red , lavender, green gray

• Lavender, red, gray, green

• Red, gray, green, lavender

After drawing blood into an SST, what is the next step?

• Centrifuge the tube

• Have the tube stand upright for 30-45 minutes

• Place the tube in the refrigerator

• Put the serum into the transfer tube

What is the preferred method of collection for children under 1 year old, and adults whose veins are inaccessible?

• Butterfly sustem

• Straight needle

• Dermal puncture

• Venipuncture

The first step for a venipuncture is

• history taking of the patient

• get the correct patient

• requisition order

• get the glove