DID YOU KNOW?
When the Lab Labels print out, each label contains a code that tells what the specimen should be collected in?
On the Right side of the testing label is a 3 letter code in bold letters.
That three letter code corresponds to the container that the test should be collected in.
Ever wonder why the side of your ProTime label says BLT?
It doesn’t mean go make a tasty sandwich. It actually means Blue Top.
ANO
|
Anaerobic Swab
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B/C
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Bld Culture Bottles
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BLT
|
Blue Top Tube
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GRT
|
Sodium Heparin Green Top (Na/Hep)
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GYT
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Gray Top,
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JUG
|
24-hr urine container
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LAV
|
Lavender top tube
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RED
|
Red Top, Plain
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S/C
|
Sterile Specimen Container
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SST
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Serum Separator Tube (Yellow or Tiger)
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SWB
|
Culturette Swab
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UGR
|
Urine grey top
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URC
|
Urine Sterile cup
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You can see the entire list of codes in the New and Improved “Lab Specimen Guide” that is located at each nurses station.
Always feel free to call the Laboratory with any questions - 602-280-7329
