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What is the primary function of a clot activator in a blood collection tube?
What is the primary function of a clot activator in a blood collection tube?
What type of blood sample is produced when a tube contains an anticoagulant?
What type of blood sample is produced when a tube contains an anticoagulant?
What is the purpose of a tourniquet in blood sample drawing?
What is the purpose of a tourniquet in blood sample drawing?
Why are some transfer and storage tubes required to be freezable?
Why are some transfer and storage tubes required to be freezable?
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What is the purpose of a centrifuge in handling blood samples?
What is the purpose of a centrifuge in handling blood samples?
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What is the purpose of a needle disposal box in blood sample drawing?
What is the purpose of a needle disposal box in blood sample drawing?
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What is the primary reason for selecting the antecubital area for drawing blood?
What is the primary reason for selecting the antecubital area for drawing blood?
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What is the purpose of wiping the skin with cotton and an alcoholic solution?
What is the purpose of wiping the skin with cotton and an alcoholic solution?
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What is the characteristic of arterial blood that distinguishes it from venous blood?
What is the characteristic of arterial blood that distinguishes it from venous blood?
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Why should the arm be bent and a cotton ball applied to the puncture site after drawing blood?
Why should the arm be bent and a cotton ball applied to the puncture site after drawing blood?
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What should be done to the syringe before drawing blood?
What should be done to the syringe before drawing blood?
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Why is the antecubital vein preferred over its neighbors?
Why is the antecubital vein preferred over its neighbors?
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What is the primary function of the additive in a light blue tube?
What is the primary function of the additive in a light blue tube?
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Which type of tube is used for hematology and blood bank tests?
Which type of tube is used for hematology and blood bank tests?
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What is the purpose of the additive in a tube with sodium fluoride and sodium or potassium oxalate?
What is the purpose of the additive in a tube with sodium fluoride and sodium or potassium oxalate?
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Which type of tube is used for stat and routine chemistry tests?
Which type of tube is used for stat and routine chemistry tests?
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What is the function of the gel in a serum tube?
What is the function of the gel in a serum tube?
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