What is the standard order of draw?
The order of draw is based on CLSI Procedures and Devices for the Collection of Capillary Blood Specimens; Approved Standard – Sixth Edition, September 2008. This standard recommends that EDTA tubes be drawn first to ensure good quality specimen, followed by other additive tubes and finally, serum specimen tubes.
What is a Vacuette tube used for?
The innovative VACUETTE® Blood Collection Tubes made out of virtually unbreakable PET plastic have set the standard on today’s market. They provide improved safety and hygiene during specimen collection procedures with the advantage of being as clear as glass.
What is the order of the draw in order?
The draw order for specimen tubes is as follows:
- Blood culture.
- Blue tube for coagulation (Sodium Citrate)
- Red No Gel.
- Gold SST (Plain tube w/gel and clot activator additive)
- Green and Dark Green (Heparin, with and without gel)
- Lavender (EDTA)
- Pink – Blood Bank (EDTA)
- Gray (Oxalate/Fluoride)
What is the order of draw for phlebotomist?
Order Of Draw Chart
| Blood Draw Order | Tube Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Color Varies | Blood Cultures |
| 2 | Light Blue | Sodium Citrate |
| 3 | Red | Clot Activator |
| 4 | Gold | SST |
Who makes Vacuette?
VACUETTE® Glycolytic Inhibitor Tubes, Greiner Bio-One | VWR.
What is cat serum clot activator?
VACUETTE® CAT serum clot activator tubes are coated with micronized silica particles that activate clotting when the tubes are gently turned. Selected tubes are also available with a transparent label.
Why is order of draw important in phlebotomy?
Order of draw is essential in avoiding cross contamination from additives of one tube to the next. Cross contamination, depending on the tests ordered, could cause seriously erroneous results, improper patient treatment and possibly death. While most blood collections (straight venipuncture vs.