Order Of Draw, Additives, Test Of Blood Collection Tubes Quiz

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1. What additive does Top Color Yellow contain and what test is it used for?

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Top Color Yellow contains sterile additive and is used for blood cultures to prevent contamination during the testing process.

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Enhance your understanding of blood collection procedures with this focused flashcard quiz. It covers crucial aspects such as the order of draw, additives used, and specific tests for... see moredifferent blood collection tubes, essential for medical laboratory professionals and students. see less

2. Top Color Light Blue contains what additive and used for which test?

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The correct answer is Sodium Citrate (Liquid) additive used for coagulation tests (PT, PTT) with light blue top tubes. The incorrect answers provide combinations of different additives and tests that are not used with light blue top tubes in laboratory settings.

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3. Top Color is Red: Additive and Test is?

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The correct answer refers to the specific instructions for blood bank chemistries, which require additives and no additional tests beyond Type and Cross.

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4. Top Color is Pink, used in Hospital: Additive and Test?

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The color pink typically signifies that the blood sample is for Type and Cross for Blood Bank, which is used for matching blood types and ensuring compatibility for transfusion purposes.

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5. Top is Tiger (red/gray):  Additive is and the Test?

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In this question, the correct additive for the given top color Tiger (red/gray) is Silicone Clot Activator, and the most common test associated with this combination is Most Chemistries. The incorrect answers provided are commonly associated with different additives and corresponding tests in laboratory settings.

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6. What additive is used for the test of Top is Light Green?

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The correct answer is Additive: Lithium Heparin Test: Stat Potassium, as this combination is typically used for tests involving green-top tubes. The incorrect answers provide combinations of additives and tests not typically associated with green-top tubes.

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7. Top is Dark Green: Additive and the Test?

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The correct answer specifies that the additive is Sodium Heparin and the tests include Stat Chem, ABG, and Electrolytes. The incorrect answers provide different additives and corresponding tests which do not align with the details provided in the question and correct answer.

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8. What additive and test are required when top is Lavender?

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When the top is Lavender, the required additive is EDTA and the test to be performed is CBC.

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9. What does 'Top is White' indicate in a medical setting?

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In medical settings, 'Top is White' typically refers to the tube containing EDTA JELL as an additive for conducting a CBC test. Hemolysis, Serum Tube, and Gel Barrier Tube are common alternatives that do not apply to this specific situation.

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10. Tube Top is Grey: Additive and Test?

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Grey tube tops are used in phlebotomy to collect blood samples for specific tests and require specific additives. The correct combination of additive and test for a grey tube top is Na Fluoride & K+ oxalate for Blood Glucose, Lactic, and Blood Alcohol Test. The incorrect combinations provided do not match this specific requirement.

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11. Royal Blue top: Additive and Test:
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12. Marble Yellow tube top: Additive and Test?

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Marble Yellow tube top is typically used in laboratories for blood collection and the correct additive is Unsterile. The tests that can be done using this tube include Paternity, Tissue Typing, and Thrombin. The incorrect answers do not match the correct information provided.

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13. Orange Top: Additive and Test:

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The Orange Top tube contains Thrombin additive and is commonly used for Stat Chem tests. The incorrect answers provide different additives and tests that are typically associated with other types of blood collection tubes.

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14. What does Tan Top tube contain for additive and test?

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Tan Top tubes typically contain Sodium Heparin as an additive for anticoagulation purposes and are used for Lead Testing. The incorrect answers provided do not match the contents and tests associated with Tan Top tubes.

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15. Top is Black: Additive and Test;

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The correct answer mentions the additive Sodium citrate and the test Sedimentation Rate. The incorrect answers consist of different additives and tests that do not match the given question.

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What additive does Top Color Yellow contain and what test is it used...
Top Color Light Blue contains what additive and used for which test?
Top Color is Red: Additive and Test is?
Top Color is Pink, used in Hospital: Additive and Test?
Top is Tiger (red/gray):  Additive is and the Test?
What additive is used for the test of Top is Light Green?
Top is Dark Green: Additive and the Test?
What additive and test are required when top is Lavender?
What does 'Top is White' indicate in a medical setting?
Tube Top is Grey: Additive and Test?
Royal Blue top: Additive and Test:
Marble Yellow tube top: Additive and Test?
Orange Top: Additive and Test:
What does Tan Top tube contain for additive and test?
Top is Black: Additive and Test;
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