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What type of functions are Lipid, Liver, and Renal, which are tests performed in the CLIN CHEM Department?
Lipid, Liver, and Renal are types of functions that are related to metabolic processes.
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates ovulation and is often tested in the IMMUNOLOGY Department?
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
What is the name of the virus that is commonly tested for in the IMMUNOLOGY/POCT/RAPIDS department?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
What is the name of the enzyme that is often tested in the CLIN CHEM Department to diagnose pancreatitis?
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What is the name of the tumor marker that is often tested in the IMMUNOLOGY Department to diagnose certain types of cancer?
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What is the name of the hormone that regulates calcium levels and is often tested in the IMMUNOLOGY Department?
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What is the primary department responsible for processing blood samples in blue top tubes?
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Which tube color is used for collecting blood samples for Clinical Chemistry and Biochemistry tests?
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What is the primary purpose of green top tubes?
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Which department is responsible for processing blood samples in purple top tubes?
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What is the anticoagulant used in blue top tubes?
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Which department is responsible for processing blood samples in gray top tubes?
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Study Notes
Blood Tubes and Tests
Blue Top Tube
- Contains Sodium Citrate as an anti-coagulant
- Used for PT, aPTT, D-dimer, and INR tests
- Department responsible: COAGULATION
Gray Top Tube
- Contains Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Oxalate as anti-coagulants
- Used for Glucose (FBS, RBS, 2HRPP, GTT) tests
- Department responsible: CLIN CHEM/BIOCHEM
Purple Top Tube
- Contains EDTA as an anti-coagulant
- Used for CBC/FBC, ESR, SCT, HBEP, Blood Film/Differential Count, Blood Type, Reticulocyte Count, and Malaria Smears tests
- Department responsible: HEMATOLOGY and CLIN CHEM/BIOCHEM
Green Top Tube
- Contains LI or Na Heparin as an anti-coagulant
- Used for various clinical chemistry and immunology tests, including:
- Lipid, Liver, and Renal Function tests
- Electrolytes, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus tests
- Cardiac Enzymes, Iron, and Amylase tests
- TFT, PSA, CEA, CA125, CA153, and other immunology tests
- Department responsible: CLIN CHEM, IMMUNOLOGY, and POCT
Red/Yellow Top Tube (SERUM)
- No anti-coagulant
- Used for various immunology tests, including:
- HIV, VDRL, HEP A, B, C, Dengue, and H-Pylori tests
- Troponin, CRP, RF, and other tests
- Department responsible: IMMUNOLOGY, POCT, and RAPIDS
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This quiz covers the different blood tube colors and their corresponding tests and departments in a clinical laboratory setting.
