Which tube is collected first when no blood cultures are ordered and only standard tubes are drawn?
QUESTION
Which venipuncture supply is used to reduce hemolysis risk when drawing fragile veins?
QUESTION
What is the correct order of draw for these tubes: blood cultures, SST, light blue, lavender?
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ANSWER
Blood cultures → light blue → SST → lavender. Starting with cultures for sterility, then coagulation, serum, and EDTA adheres to CLSI to prevent additive carryover issues.