Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Procedures & Tubes

What does SST stand for?
  1. Stat Stat Test
  2. Short Serum Test
  3. Serum Separator Tube
  4. Stat Serum Test
Explanation
Answer: C - SST stands for Serum Separator Tube. These tubes are also known as tiger- tops, red and gray or gold tops. SST tubes are placed in a centrifuge. The tubes contain a clot activator and a gel made from polymer. The activator, gel, and centrifuge separate plasma from blood cells.
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