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What is the correct order of draw for a chemistry 12 panel, CBC, cholesterol level, and blood glucose?
  1. Red top, lavender top, SST/tiger top, gray top.
  2. SST/tiger top, light blue top, gray top.
  3. Red top, lavender top, dark blue top.
  4. SST/tiger top, lavender top, gray top.
Explanation
Answer: D - Chemistry 12 panel, CBC, cholesterol level, and blood glucose would correctly be drawn using SST/tiger top, lavender top, gray top order. Always drawing specimens in a specific order, known as order of draws, will avoid additive cross-contamination of specimens, and accurate results.
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