Episode
Phlebotomy Exam Prep 1, Order of Draw and Tube Color Coding
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- Apr 28, 2026
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- 192
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Summary
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The official CLSI standard order of draw: Blood Culture, Light Blue, Red/Gold (SST), Green, Lavender, and Gray. - Why preventing additive carryover is the critical reason behind the specific tube sequence. - How common additives like EDTA, Sodium Citrate, and Heparin function and can interfere with other tests. - To identify common exam traps, such as questions testing the impact of EDTA on potassium and calcium levels. - The mnemonic 'Stop, Light, Red, Green, Lavender, Gray' to easily recall the correct order during the exam. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep