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Gently invert tubes 8-10 times immediately after collection to prevent clotting.\u003Cbr>Collection Using a Syringe\u003Cbr>Avoid drawing back or depressing the plunger too forcibly. Immediately transfer blood into vacutainer tubes using a blood collection transfer device.\u003Cbr>transfer device\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Properly Label Specimens\u003Cbr>Verify Name + MR\\# or DOB\u003Cbr>During downtime-Label with: Time & Date of collection Your Initials\u003Cbr>**Blood bank tubes require the collector’s legible full signature**\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>first name + last name |\n|  | * If ordered STAT, draw light green tube |  |  |  |  |\n| Light Green\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(Lithium heparin) | Amylase, STAT\u003Cbr>Basic Met, STAT\u003Cbr>BUN, STAT\u003Cbr>Chloride, STAT\u003Cbr>CK,STAT\u003Cbr>CK-MB, STAT\u003Cbr>Creatinine, STAT\u003Cbr>Electrolyte Panel, STAT |  | Glucose, STAT\u003Cbr>Magnesium, STAT\u003Cbr>Myoglobin, STAT\u003Cbr>Osmolality, STAT\u003Cbr>Potassium, STAT\u003Cbr>Sodium, STAT\u003Cbr>Troponin,STAT |  |  |\n| Green\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(Sodium Heparin) | Ammonia (transport on ice)\u003Cbr>CD4/CD8\u003Cbr>Flow Cytometry\u003Cbr>Ionized Calcium\u003Cbr>Lithium |  |  |  |  |\n| Pink\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(K2EDTA) | Antibody Screen\u003Cbr>Blood Type\u003Cbr>HIV-1 RNA Quant |  |  |  |  |\n| Purple\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(K2EDTA) | BNP\u003Cbr>CBC\u003Cbr>CBC, with Diff | Hgb A1C\u003Cbr>Sed Rate (ESR) |  |  |  |\n| Gray\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>(Fluoride) | Alcohol Scan\u003Cbr>Lactate\u003Cbr>Fasting Glucose\u003Cbr>Timed Glucose |  |  |  |  |\n| Yellow (ACD)\u003Cbr>(trisodium citrate)\u003Cbr>| HLA phenotyping |  |  |  |  |\n| All other color top tubes should be collected last in the order of draw. For clarification, please contact Pathology Client Services at (804) 828-7284. |  |  |  |  |  |","cbCaiji079tN4T03","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiji079tN4T03","pdf",97408,"English","# Order of Draw\n## General collection rules\n## Tube colors and associated tests\n## Special notes and labeling requirements","[{\"question\":\"Why must blood cultures be drawn before other labs?\",\"answer\":\"Blood cultures are ALWAYS drawn prior to other labs to reduce contamination.\"},{\"question\":\"What should be done when a winged collection set is used for a coagulation (blue) tube?\",\"answer\":\"First draw a discard tube to prime the collection set tubing.\"},{\"question\":\"How should specimens be labeled during downtime?\",\"answer\":\"Label with the time and date of collection and the collector’s initials; blood bank tubes require the collector’s legible full signature.\"}]","Order of Draw - Blood Draw Tube Collection Order Guide | PDF"]