Phlebotomy Order of Draw Exam Prep Game
Welcome to the Order of Draw Phlebotomy Game! Let's test your knowledge of the proper order of draw for collecting blood samples. I'll provide you with a scenario, and you'll need to choose the correct order of draw. Are you ready? Let's get started!
Scenario 1: You have to collect blood samples for a complete blood count (CBC) and a blood culture.
What is the correct order of draw?
A) Blood Culture, Lavender Top (EDTA)
B) Lavender Top (EDTA), Blood Culture
C) Blood Culture, Red Top
D) Red Top, Lavender Top (EDTA)
Answer: A) Blood Culture, Lavender Top (EDTA)
What is the correct order of draw?
A) Red Top, Light Blue Top, Blood Culture
B) Blood Culture, Red Top, Light Blue Top
C) Red Top, Blood Culture, Light Blue Top
D) Light Blue Top, Red Top, Blood Culture
Answer: A)Red Top, Light Blue Top, Blood Culture
Scenario 3: You have to collect blood samples for a prothrombin time (PT), glucose, and complete blood count (CBC).
What is the correct order of draw?
A) Light Blue Top, Lavender Top (EDTA), Gray Top
B) Gray Top, Light Blue Top, Lavender Top (EDTA)
C) Gray Top, Lavender Top (EDTA), Light Blue Top
D) Lavender Top (EDTA), Gray Top, Light Blue Top
Answer: A) Light Blue Top, Lavender Top (EDTA), Gray Top
Scenario 4: You need to collect blood samples for a blood urea nitrogen (BUN), liver function panel (LFT), and blood cultures.
What is the correct order of draw?
A) Red Top, Blood Culture, Green Top
B) Blood Culture, Red Top, Green Top
C) Green Top, Red Top, Blood Culture
D) Blood Culture, Green Top, Red Top
Answer: B) Blood Culture, Red Top, Green Top
Great job! You've completed the Order of Draw Phlebotomy Game. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be an expert at the proper order of draw for blood collection.
Here's a phlebotomy Order of Draw tool that you can use as a reference:
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| Phlebotomy Order of Draw |
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1. Yellow Top (Blood Cultures)
2. Light Blue Top (Coagulation Tests)
3. Red Top (Non-Additive Tube)
4. Gold or Tiger Top (Serum Separator Tube)
5. Green Top (Heparin Tube)
6. Lavender Top (EDTA Tube)
7. Pink Top (Blood Bank Testing)
8. Gray Top (Glucose Tube)
9. Royal Blue Top (Trace Element Tube)
Remember, it's important to follow the proper order of draw to prevent cross-contamination and ensure accurate test results. Keep this tool handy during your phlebotomy procedures to ensure you collect blood samples in the correct order.
Happy phlebotomy!
Until next time I WISH YOU ALL WELL!
Butterfly Touch Signing off
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