Blood Collection Tubes: Types and Uses in Phlebotomy

Question 1

What is the primary function of the serum separator gel in blood collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

To separate serum from cells

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To prevent clotting

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To preserve the blood sample

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To enhance blood flow

Question 2

Which tube is used for collecting blood for hematology tests?

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Lavender-top tube with EDTA

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Red-top tube

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Blue-top tube

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Purple-top tube

Question 3

What is the main purpose of the anticoagulant in a blood collection tube?

Accepted Answer

To prevent clotting

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To preserve the blood sample

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To enhance blood flow

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To separate serum from cells

Question 4

What is the main purpose of the gel barrier in blood collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

To separate serum from cells

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To prevent clot retraction

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To preserve blood cell morphology

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To prevent hemolysis

Question 5

Which type of blood collection tube is used to collect blood for serum analysis, allowing the blood to clot and then be centrifuged to separate the serum?

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Red-top tube

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Blue-top tube

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Green-top tube

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Lavender-top tube

Question 6

Which tube type is primarily used for blood transfusions, as it contains no additives and preserves the whole blood?

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Whole blood tube

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Serum tube

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Plasma tube

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Heparin tube

Question 7

Which additive is specifically used in blood collection tubes to inhibit glycolysis and stabilize glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride

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Sodium citrate

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EDTA

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Sodium bicarbonate

Question 8

How do clot activators contribute to coagulation studies, and what is their mechanism for initiating the clotting process?

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Clot activators trigger the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, initiating the coagulation cascade.

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Clot activators neutralize anticoagulants in the blood, allowing for efficient clot formation.

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Clot activators prevent the breakdown of fibrin strands, ensuring stable clot formation.

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Clot activators are essential components of all blood collection tubes.

Question 9

In some blood collection tubes, what is the primary function of the gel barrier?

Accepted Answer

Separates serum from cells

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Preserves blood cells

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Enhances coagulation

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Prevents blood clotting

Question 10

In blood collection tubes, fluoride serves the essential function of:

Accepted Answer

Preserves glucose levels

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Enhances coagulation

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Separates plasma from cells

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Prevents hemolysis

Question 11

For hematology studies, the specific type of blood collection tube that should be used is:

Accepted Answer

EDTA

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Heparin

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Sodium Citrate

Question 12

Why is it crucial to maintain the correct ratio of blood to anticoagulant in blood collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

Ensures accurate test results

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Facilitates specimen handling

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Preserves blood cells

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Prevents blood clotting

Question 13

Which type of blood collection tube is specifically designed for blood cultures?

Accepted Answer

BACTEC

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EDTA

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Sodium Citrate

Question 14

What anticoagulant is present in EDTA tubes?

Accepted Answer

Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA)

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Heparin

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Sodium Fluoride

Question 15

For hematology testing, which type of blood collection tube is used?

Accepted Answer

EDTA

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BACTEC

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Sodium Citrate

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Heparin

Question 16

Which additive is present in sodium fluoride blood collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Fluoride

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Heparin

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Glucose

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Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA)

Question 17

What is the purpose of the clot activator in certain blood collection tubes?

Accepted Answer

To accelerate blood clotting

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To neutralize acids

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To prevent clotting

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To enhance sample stability