Jan 13, 2008 · The rationale is reasonable, at least in my mind. We have a laminated sheet prepared by our lab services that helps us decide which tubes to use for which tests. We don't …

Oct 16, 2017 · The lab told me to let the vacuum fill the tube--or just to the line for a microtainer. If you fill it too full, like forcing more blood than the vacuum wants, when they spin the tube, the …

Dec 13, 2009 · When those tubes are spun down, the plasma is a pinkish white b/c of all the fat in the blood. It is AMAZING what our bodies can put up with! I believe the poster is referring to …

Sep 13, 2008 · What color is the lab tube for the following tests?A digoxin levelCbcChem profileProtimeWhen you need extra blood just in case another test is called for?

Oct 3, 2016 · If the blood was in a syringe, I just don't get why they would have risked contaminating the sample or having the top fall off when sent or brought to lab. When i draw …

Oct 3, 2016 · The lab pops the top off a tube for us, puts in the right amount of citrate, tapes the tube shut, and sends it to us with a reminder that there's no vacuum in the tube anymore.

Dec 13, 2009 · Members are discussing the presence of white clumps in blood samples drawn from patients, speculating that it may be due to hyperlipidemia or fatty matter in the blood. …

Jun 17, 2025 · PEG Tubes are used for long-term enteral feeding or indications that require supportive feeding for greater than 30 days 1. Difference Between a PEG Tube and a G Tube …

Jun 17, 2025 · If you are getting labs, you can connect your transfer device, and lab tubes and blood should flow freely. Once your blood is flowing freely, don't forget to release the tourniquet!

Apr 7, 2023 · Ugh, remember those lab calls, always on patient with fragile/limited vein sites. doing home lab draws, found very warm compress helped, along with not overinverting blood …