The Anticoagulant and Vacutainer Tube Used for Most Hematology Testing

question 7

Multiple Choice

The anticoagulant and Vacutainer tube used for most hematology testing in a reference lab is:

• A) heparin in a green-top tube.
• B) heparin in a lavender-top tube.
• C) ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in a green-top tube.
• D) EDTA in a lavender-top tube.
• E) none of these; no anticoagulant is needed for hematology tests.

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Definitions:

Hypovolemia

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Skin Turgor

The elasticity of the skin, often used as an indicator of hydration or the state of fluid loss in the body.

Respiratory Effort

The amount of energy and work required by the body to breathe, which can vary with respiratory conditions.

Mechanical Ventilation

The use of a machine to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by moving air in and out of the lungs.