HOSA Phlebotomy 👻

Additive in light green tube

Lithium heparin

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Sodium Citrate

Additive in gold tube

Serum separating gel and clot activator

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EDTA (but different)

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Sodium fluoride & Potassium oxalate

What does sodium citrate do?

Anticoagulant

What does potassium oxalate do?

Anticoagulant

What does sodium fluoride do?

Inhibit glycolysis

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Acid-citrate-dextrose

Additive in blood culture tubes

Sodium polyanethol sulfonate & Growth media

Tests light blue tubes are used for

Coagulation tests

Tests red tubes are used for

Immunology & Serological exams

Tests gold tubes are used for

Biochemistry

Tests green tubes are used for

Chromosome testing, HLA typing, ammonia, and lactate

Tests lavender tubes are used for

Hematological tests

Tests pink tubes are used for

Blood typing, cross matching, and HIV viral load.

What is cross matching?

A part of blood compatibility test wherein the recipient’s plasma is added to a donor’s RBC

Tests grey tubes are used for

Glucose & lactate testing

Tests yellow tubes are used for

Tissue typing, DNA studies, and HIV culture

Blood volume and function of an Erythrocyte

45%. Transport oxygen to tissue

Function of thrombocytes

AKA platelets. Assist with blood clotting

Blood volume and function of a monocyte

3-8% Engulfs and removes pathogens

Blood volume and function of a Lymphocyte

Three types fill 20-25%. Aid in immune response

Structure and function of a neutrophil

Granular cell that conducts phagocytosis

Blood volume and function of a basophil

0.5-1% of WBC. Releases heparin, histamine, and serotonin in allergic reactions.

Blood volume and function of eosinophils

2-4% of WBC. Combats the effects of histamine (like in an allergic reaction)

Function of CLSI