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AMCA Phlebotomy Exam Questions with Detailed
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A blood test that requires testing for aluminum would be
placed in what tube?
✓✓ Royal Blue Tube Top
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other
bodily fluids?
✓✓ Sodium Hypochlorite
Invasive surgery procedures require what?
✓✓ Informed Consent
What tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test?
✓✓ Red Tube Top
What is the best vein to draw from in the antecubital area?
✓✓ Median Cubital Vein
Which tube would be used for a Thyroid Panel; Tiger Top,
Lavender, Light Green, Yellow?
✓✓ Tiger Top
What additive is in a Dark Green Tube?
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✓✓ Heparin
What tube would produce a serum sample; Green Top, Light
Blue, Lavender, Red Top?
✓✓ Red Top
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
If a EDTA tube is used before a serum tube it could cause cross
contamination and could result in what?
✓✓ High potassium or a false low calcium value
A CBC is collected into a Lavender tube and collected as what?
✓✓ Whole Blood Specimen
A CBC would be performed in what department of the lab?
✓✓ Hematology
What are included in electrolyte testing?
✓✓ Sodium and Potassium
Coagulation testing requires blood to be collected in what
tube?
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✓✓ Light Blue Top
After the needle is withdrawn from the vein, the first thing that
needs to be done is what?
✓✓ Activate the needles safety device
What would be the proper compression rate for a single adult
CPR?
✓✓ 30 Compressions and 2 Breaths
What would be the proper cleaning solution to use when
performing a blood alcohol test?
✓✓ Soap and Water
What should be the first thing you do after an accidental
needles stick?
✓✓ Wash the affected area with soap and water
What is the substance called inside a Serum Separator Tube
(SST)?
✓✓ Thixotropic Gel
How many tubes are required for a 3 hour glucose tolerance
test?
✓✓ 4 Gray Tube Tops
AMCA Phlebotomy Exam Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers for Accuracy
A blood test that requires testing for aluminum would be
placed in what tube?
✓✓ Royal Blue Tube Top
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood and other
bodily fluids?
✓✓ Sodium Hypochlorite
Invasive surgery procedures require what?
✓✓ Informed Consent
What tube would be used to collect blood for a pregnancy test?
✓✓ Red Tube Top
What is the best vein to draw from in the antecubital area?
✓✓ Median Cubital Vein
Which tube would be used for a Thyroid Panel; Tiger Top,
Lavender, Light Green, Yellow?
✓✓ Tiger Top
What additive is in a Dark Green Tube?
, ACCURACY IS GUARANTEED
✓✓ Heparin
What tube would produce a serum sample; Green Top, Light
Blue, Lavender, Red Top?
✓✓ Red Top
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
If a EDTA tube is used before a serum tube it could cause cross
contamination and could result in what?
✓✓ High potassium or a false low calcium value
A CBC is collected into a Lavender tube and collected as what?
✓✓ Whole Blood Specimen
A CBC would be performed in what department of the lab?
✓✓ Hematology
What are included in electrolyte testing?
✓✓ Sodium and Potassium
Coagulation testing requires blood to be collected in what
tube?
, ACCURACY IS GUARANTEED
✓✓ Light Blue Top
After the needle is withdrawn from the vein, the first thing that
needs to be done is what?
✓✓ Activate the needles safety device
What would be the proper compression rate for a single adult
CPR?
✓✓ 30 Compressions and 2 Breaths
What would be the proper cleaning solution to use when
performing a blood alcohol test?
✓✓ Soap and Water
What should be the first thing you do after an accidental
needles stick?
✓✓ Wash the affected area with soap and water
What is the substance called inside a Serum Separator Tube
(SST)?
✓✓ Thixotropic Gel
How many tubes are required for a 3 hour glucose tolerance
test?
✓✓ 4 Gray Tube Tops
