Oct 16, 2017 · Just wondering how full lab tubes really need to be. I usually try to get mine about halfway (unless it's a blue top), but the other day I saw a more experienced nurse sending off …

Oct 3, 2016 · In peds, we do this all the time because the little veins can't handle the pressure of the tube suction. So we draw blood with 3 ml syringes and do one of three things - do exactly …

Oct 3, 2016 · The tubes are open when they are in the "analyzer" machines (chemistry, hematology, etc.). If you aren't sure, check with your lab. What is important regarding the blue …

Jan 13, 2008 · Its individual to the facility and I found this out the hard way when I did agency in another city and drew the wrong colored tubes! Ugh! Usually, lab has little cheat sheets which …

Sep 13, 2008 · Yellow top tubes are mostly used for HLA testing and gray top for glucose, lactic acid and in some labs for medical alcohol levels. As someone stated, you have to check on …

Jul 4, 2008 · I'm currently teaching a lab with some advanced skills to LPN students. I could really use some suggestions for teaching an upcoming class on chest tubes. We do not have a …

Dec 13, 2009 · what coatings layer the walls of bd vacutainer® plus serum and sst™ tubes? bd vacutainer® plus plastic serum and sst™ tubes are coated with silicone and micronized silica …

Sep 26, 2012 · 6 Transfer the specimen into specimen tubes using a transfer device.Do not force the blood in.. let it fill on its own. May lab tubes now have a safety feature that does not allow …

Feb 2, 2024 · The tubes can also become clogged or stretched out causing the need for a new one. The diameter of the tube is usually 20, 22, or 24 french. Replacement peg tubes can be …

Feb 20, 2006 · I have done one in my entire career - a timed blood draw when the lab tech was tied up elsewhere and she asked me to cover it for her. In the lab tech's office, she has a …