Order of Draw Quiz

Which tube is recommended for blood cultures in venous blood collection?

• Light Blue top tube

• Yellow top tube

• Blood culture bottle

• Lavender top tube

What is the maximum pediatric collection volume for a Yellow top tube?

• 4 mL

• 6 mL

• 8 mL

• 10 mL

Which tube should be used for PT, PTT, Fibrinogen, and D-Dimer testing?

• Light Blue top tube

• Gold SST tube

• Green top tube

• Lavender top tube

What is the correct order of draw for a Green top tube?

• Before Light Blue top tube

• After Light Blue top tube

• Before Lavender top tube

• After Lavender top tube

Which tube is used for trace elements, toxicology, and nutritional chemistry testing?

• Royal Blue top tube

• Gold SST tube

• Light Green PST tube

• Tan top tube

What is the additive found in a Lavender top tube?

• EDTA

• Sodium Citrate

• Heparin

• No additive

What is the typical volume drawn by Pearl tubes?

• 4 ml

• 6 ml

• 8 ml

• 10 ml

For which types of PCRs are Pearl tubes used?

• HHV-6, adenovirus, and toxoplasma

• HIV, hepatitis B, and influenza

• Malaria, dengue, and zika virus

• Tuberculosis, streptococcus, and HHV-8

What additional component do Pearl tubes contain besides a separating gel?

• Heparin

• Citrate

• EDTA

• Clot activator

What is the minimum volume that Pearl tubes can draw?

• 2 ml

• 3 ml

• 4 ml

• 5 ml