AMCA Phlebotomy Exam
1. A blood test that requires testing for aluminum would be placed in what
tube < > Royal Blue Tube Top
2. What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids < >
Sodium Hypochlorite
3. Invasive surgery procedures require what < > Informed Consent
4. What tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test < > Red
Tube Top
5. What is the best vein to draw from in the antecubital area < > Median
Cubital Vein
6. Which tube would be used for a Thyroid Panel; Tiger Top, Lavender, Light
Green, Yellow < > Tiger Top
7. What additive is in a Dark Green Tube < > Heparin
8. What tube would produce a serum sample; Green Top, Light Blue, Lavender,
Red Top < > Red Top
9. If a doctor orders a CBC Test (Lavender Top), Comprehensive Metabolic
Panel (SST), PT Test (Light Blue Top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC), what
would the order of draw be < > BC, Light Blue, SST, Lavender Top
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, 10. If a EDTA tube is used before a serum tube it could cause cross contami-
nation and could result in what < > High potassium or a false low calcium value
11. A CBC is collected into a Lavender tube and collected as what < >
Whole Blood Specimen
12. A CBC would be performed in what department of the lab < > Hematology
13. What are included in electrolyte testing < > Sodium and Potassium
14. Coagulation testing requires blood to be collected in what tube < > Light
Blue Top
15. After the needle is withdrawn from the vein, the first thing that needs to be
done is what < > Activate the needles safety device
16. What would be the proper compression rate for a single adult CPR < >
30 Compressions and 2 Breaths
17. What would be the proper cleaning solution to use when performing a
blood alcohol test < > Soap and Water
18. What should be the first thing you do after an accidental needles stick < >
Wash the affected area with soap and water
19. What is the substance called inside a Serum Separator Tube (SST) < > -
Thixotropic Gel
20. How many tubes are required for a 3 hour glucose tolerance test < > 4
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1. A blood test that requires testing for aluminum would be placed in what
tube < > Royal Blue Tube Top
2. What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other bodily fluids < >
Sodium Hypochlorite
3. Invasive surgery procedures require what < > Informed Consent
4. What tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test < > Red
Tube Top
5. What is the best vein to draw from in the antecubital area < > Median
Cubital Vein
6. Which tube would be used for a Thyroid Panel; Tiger Top, Lavender, Light
Green, Yellow < > Tiger Top
7. What additive is in a Dark Green Tube < > Heparin
8. What tube would produce a serum sample; Green Top, Light Blue, Lavender,
Red Top < > Red Top
9. If a doctor orders a CBC Test (Lavender Top), Comprehensive Metabolic
Panel (SST), PT Test (Light Blue Top), and a set of Blood Cultures (BC), what
would the order of draw be < > BC, Light Blue, SST, Lavender Top
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14
, 10. If a EDTA tube is used before a serum tube it could cause cross contami-
nation and could result in what < > High potassium or a false low calcium value
11. A CBC is collected into a Lavender tube and collected as what < >
Whole Blood Specimen
12. A CBC would be performed in what department of the lab < > Hematology
13. What are included in electrolyte testing < > Sodium and Potassium
14. Coagulation testing requires blood to be collected in what tube < > Light
Blue Top
15. After the needle is withdrawn from the vein, the first thing that needs to be
done is what < > Activate the needles safety device
16. What would be the proper compression rate for a single adult CPR < >
30 Compressions and 2 Breaths
17. What would be the proper cleaning solution to use when performing a
blood alcohol test < > Soap and Water
18. What should be the first thing you do after an accidental needles stick < >
Wash the affected area with soap and water
19. What is the substance called inside a Serum Separator Tube (SST) < > -
Thixotropic Gel
20. How many tubes are required for a 3 hour glucose tolerance test < > 4
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