A blood sample that is obtained from a tube to which an anticoagulant has not been added.

Select the Correct Tube.

Contain the anticoagulant ethylenediamine tetra‑acetic acid (EDTA) and are used to obtain whole blood or plasma. The most common use is to collect a blood specimen for a complete blood count (CBC).

Which tube is used for hematology testing?

Which tube does not contain anticoagulants?

Thixotropic gel is

The doctor orders a complete blood count. You will collect a...

The doctor orders a glucose tolerance test. You will collect a...

Coagulation test are collected in a....

When drawing blood cultures with a butterfly needle which tube should be collected first?

When collecting blood cultures using a syringe which tube shouldd be collected first?

Which tube should be collected first?

Select the correct tube.

Contain the anticoagulant ethylenediamine tetra‑acetic acid (EDTA) and are used to obtain whole blood or plasma. The most common use is to collect a blood specimen for a complete blood count (CBC).

Select the correct tube.

Contain the anticoagulant potassium oxalate and are used to obtain whole blood or plasma; the most common use is to collect blood specimens to perform a glucose tolerance test.

Select the correct tube.

Contain the anticoagulant sodium citrate and are used to obtain whole blood or plasma; the most common use is for coagulation tests such as the prothrombin time (PT).

Select the correct tube.

Contain the anticoagulant heparin and are commonly used to collect blood specimens to perform blood plasma chemistries and pH assays.

Select the correct tube.

Contain sodium polyanetholsulfonate (SPS) and are commonly used to collect blood cultures.

A blood sample that is obtained from clotted blood by allowing the specimen to stand and then centrifuging it. This causes the specimen to separate into a top layer and a bottom layer.

A blood sample that is obtained by using a tube containing an anticoagulant to prevent clotting. It is important to mix the anticoagulant with the blood by gently inverting the tube eight to ten times.

A blood sample that is obtained by using a tube containing an anticoagulant to prevent clotting. It is important to mix the anticoagulant with the blood by gently inverting the tube eight to ten times.

When labeling blood cultures what will the AUA write on the label before sending to lab.