Order of Draw learning via the additives

What is the additive in the first tube for blood cultures according to the Order of Draw is (a)   .

• Citrate
• No gel
• Sterile Blood Cultures with 8 Swirl
• Heparin

Match the following number of inversions with the correct tube color.

• How many times should the Serum tube be inverted for Not specified?

• 5-8 times

• How many times should the Heparin tube be inverted?

• 8-10 times

• How many times should the Citrate tube (usually light blue) be inverted ?

• 5-8 times

• How many times should the EDTA tube be inverted?

• 3-4 times

What color is the Serum Separator tube (SST)?

• Blue

• Red

• Gold or Tiger top

• Gray

Which additive/tube is associated with drug level testing?

• Citrate tube

• Red Top tube

• EDTA tube

• Oxalate tube

What is the purpose of inverting the tubes after drawing blood?

• To mix the blood with the additives

• To separate the plasma from the blood

• To cool down the blood

• To prevent clotting

Match the following

• No gel invert 5-8 times ( Drug levels)

• Second additive/tube (Blue)

• Heparin (PST) Plasma Separating Tube

• Third additive / tube Red Top

• Serum Separator tube (SST)

• First Tube

• Sterile Blood Cultures

• Fifth additive/ tube

• Citrate (Usually light blue)

• Fourth additive/tube