Unit objectives - 1

Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to:

1. List the various types of specimens on which laboratory analysis might be performed.

2. List the two main types of specimens used in hematology and hemostasis testing.

3. Discuss the ratio of blood to anticoagulant used for coagulation studies and explain why it is important.

4. Match color of vacutainer top with tube contents and application.

5. List the order of draw when multiple tube types are used.

6. Discuss the composition of blood and how it relates to the hematocrit.