Phlebotomy Theory

3. Used to separate fluids of different densities.
5. This additive promotes blood clotting.
6. The department a Light Blue tube would be sent to.
7. The transmission vector for diseases like Influenza and COVID-19.
9. The technical term for White Blood Cells.
10. A STAT CMP would be collected in this tube.
12. The department to which you would send a Yellow-top tube.
14. This fossa is located opposite the elbow, and contains three important veins.
16. Blood pooling in the tissue around a vein.

1. The technical term for Red Blood Cells.
2. The process of piercing a vein for the purpose of blood collection or IV placement.
4. This tube contains an anticoagulant and a chemical to preserve glucose.
8. A special tool used to promote vasodilation (increased blood vessel diameter).
11. A common medical abbreviation that means "Urgent" or "Rushed."
13. This tube is used for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) tests.
15. This tube is used for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate tests.