What is the correct order of drawing blood?

The order of draw is based on CLSI Procedures and Devices for the Collection of Capillary Blood Specimens; Approved Standard – Sixth Edition, September 2008. This standard recommends that EDTA tubes be drawn first to ensure good quality specimen, followed by other additive tubes and finally, serum specimen tubes.

What is a Microcollection tube?

Plastic microcollection devices: Plastic microcollection devices are small plastic tubes designed to collect capillary blood from a dermal puncture wound. Each small collection tube is color-coded in the same manner as blood collection tubes used for venipuncture.

How are micro containers collected blood?

Hold the finger in an upward position and lance the palm-side surface of the finger with proper-size lancet (adult/child). Press firmly on the finger when making the puncture. Doing so will help you to obtain the amount of blood you need. Cap the Microtainer® and gently invert it 10 times to prevent clots from forming.

How many times do you invert a micro collection?

When each collection is complete, securely cap and mix additive tubes thoroughly by inversion at least 20 times.

What is the correct order of vein selection?

Light Blue, Red, Green, Lavender. -For evacuated tube system venipunctures, the proper order is Light Blue-Red-Green-Lavender. -The color of the stopper indicates whether or not an additive is present, and, if so, which one.

Which Microcollection container would be used to collect a CBC?

lavender top microcollection container
A lavender top microcollection container that has EDTA as an anticoagulant is used to collect a capillary hematology specimen for a complete blood count (CBC).

In which position in the order of draw for the Microcollection Should this tube be collected?

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What color is used to identify blood collection tubes containing citrate?	light blue
what tests require blood collected in tubes without additives	chemistry
what position in order of draw are red tubed collected	after citrate tubes
what position in order of draw are microcollection red tubes collected	last

Which color tube is used for CBC?

8. The following tests may be drawn in the same LAVENDER (PURPLE) top tube: CBC, SED RATE (ESR), RETICULOCYTE Draw an extra LAVENDER for each (GLYCOHEMOGLOBIN and BNP).

Do you spin a PTT?

Specimens should be centrifuged for at least 15 minutes at 1500xg to produce platelet-poor plasma, and the plasma quick frozen and maintained in this condition until tested.

Is APTT and PTT the same?

The partial thromboplastin time (PTT; also known as activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)) is a screening test that helps evaluate a person’s ability to appropriately form blood clots. It measures the number of seconds it takes for a clot to form in a sample of blood after substances (reagents) are added.

How do you remember order of draw?

The order of draw is an order of tubes phlebotomist should follow to prevent testing complications and cross-contamination of additives. The order of draw is Yellow, Light Blue, Red, Light Green, Dark Green, Lavender, and Gray. Way to remember this is by the saying Your brother Robert gives lovely gifts.

What is Order of draw in blood collection?

Order of draw is the tube sequence a certified phlebotomist needs to follow while collecting blood. Each tube is differentiated by the tube additive and color. A trained phlebotomist using the correct order of draw ensures they obtain a quality sample to be used for diagnostic purposes to provide accurate results.

How many tubes make up the Order of draw?

There are seven tubes which make up the order of draw. They are listed by chemical additives that have been introduced to the tube by the manufacturer to perform a specific function when mixed with the blood. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

Why is it important to follow the Order of draw?

This order of draw should ALWAYS be followed to prevent erroneous results due to additive crossover. Incorrect order of draw can lead to problems and misdiagnosis of health conditions or disease.