ASPT Phlebotomy Certification Study Guide-Graded A

ASPT Phlebotomy Certification Study
Guide-Graded A

Blood Cultures
Clearing Na Citrate Tube (light blue (discard tube w butterfly))
Serum Separator (gold)
Plain red
Heparin (green)
EDTA (lav)
Na Fluoride (gray) - ANS-New Order of Draw recommended by CLSI

SST/Plain Red

RPR
Mono - ANS-Serology Department

Special containers

Blood Cultures
C&S - ANS-Microbiology Department

Lavender (EDTA)

CBC/Diff
HGB/HCT
WBC/ RBC
Platelets
ESR
ABC - ANS-Hematology Department

Let. Blue (Na Citrate)

PT
PTT
FDP (SP tube) - ANS-Coagulation Department

Plains Red, SST, Green -Heparin (Lithium, Ammonia, Na), Gray- Na Fluoride

Creatinine Clearance (Blood and Urine)
SGPT (ALT) , SGOT (AST)
2 hr, PC/PP

,GTT
Dilantin, Digoxin, TDM
BUN
Na+/K+/CL/CO2 (Electrolytes)
Bilirubin
Fe/TIBC
CP/CIP
LDH/CPK
Ammonia
Cholesterol/Triglycerides - ANS-Chemistry Department

the process by which specimens are logged in, labeled, and assigned a specimen
identification code - ANS-Accessioning

To examine by touch - ANS-Palpate

Oval shaped tip of needle, sharp cutting edge - ANS-Bevel

Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives - ANS-
Empathy

A lack of feeling, emotion, or interest - ANS-Apathy

exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the
workplace - ANS-Professional

Incision of a vein - ANS-Phlebotomy

the puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to withdraw a blood
sample or for an intravenous injection. - ANS-Venipuncture

Triangular layer, anterior to elbow where the major veins for vena puncture are located -
ANS-anticubital fossa

a superficial vein of the arm commonly used for venipuncture - ANS-Cephalic vein

large vein on the inner side of the upper arm - ANS-basilic vein

the first choice for venipuncture - ANS-median cubital vein

Fainting - ANS-Syncope

a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues., bruise - ANS-Hematoma

surgical removal of a breast - ANS-mastectomy

, destruction - ANS-lysis

the increase in proportion of formed elements to plasma caused by the tourniquet being
left on too long. - ANS-Hemoconcentration

Fluid between cells - ANS-interstital fluid

Blood obtained from the circulation away from the heart, such as from the fingertip, heel
pad and earlobe or from an antecubital vein - ANS-peripheral blood

Is a mixture of arterial and venous blood. finger sticks and heel sticks (? not sure about
heels but def. fingers) - ANS-capillary blood

a person who is likely to get a pathogen easily - ANS-susceptable

hospital acquired infection (HAI) - ANS-nosocomial infection

a person who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to
others - ANS-carrier/host

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - ANS-HIPAA

free from disease-causing microorganisms - ANS-Aseptic

substance that prevents infection - ANS-antiseptic

threat or attempt to injure - ANS-Assault

attack - ANS-battery

careless neglect, often resulting in injury - ANS-negligence

A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. - ANS-vein

destruction of red blood cells - ANS-hemolysis

inflammation of a vein - ANS-phlebitis

causing disease - ANS-pathogenic

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - ANS-OSHA

fluid portion of blood remaining after blood clots - ANS-Serum/Plasma

Center for Disease Control - ANS-CDC