AMCA Phlebotomy

Which of the following parts of the syringe system refers to the “wings” that jut out from the side of the barrel that provide an area or surface for the index and middle finger to grasp during aspiration and administration?

• Flange

• Plunger

• Thumb press

• Plunger Rod

Which of the following needles has the largest bore diameter?

• 18 gauge

• 21 gauge

• 20 gauge

• 23 gauge

Lavender-top tubes are most commonly used to collect:

• chemistry tests

• coagulation specimens

• hematology tests

• immunology tests

The first choice in vein selection for phlebotomy is

• median cubital

• cephalic

• basilic

• radial artery

Which blood cell is biconcave and anuclear (having no nucleus)?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Leukocytes

Serum comes from

• blood that has clotted

• any tube with an anticoagulant

• a blue top tube

• all tubes will give you serum

If I centrifuge a SST tube, the fluid at the top of the tube will be

• plasma

• serum

• formed elements

• buffy coat

If I centrifuge a lavender top tube, the fluid at the top will be

• Formed elements

• Buffy coat

• Serum

• Plasma

Which of the following is the primary function of a phlebotomist?

• A) Diagnose diseases

• B) Collect blood samples

• C) Administer medications

• D) Perform surgeries

What is the most common anticoagulant used in blood collection tubes for complete blood count (CBC) tests?

• A) Heparin

• B) EDTA

• C) Sodium citrate

• D) Potassium oxalate