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Gerardo Esquivias
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Which of the following tests requires the use of a blood collection tube with a gray stopper?

A) Coagulation studies
B) Blood glucose tests
C) Viral studies
D) Arterial blood gases
E) Blood cultures

Gray stopper

A type of closure used in medical vials or tubes, often indicating specific properties or tests associated with the sample container.

Blood collection tube

A sterile glass or plastic tube with a closure that is evacuated to create a vacuum enabling the draw of a predetermined volume of blood for testing.

Coagulation studies

A series of tests that evaluate the blood's ability to clot and identify disorders of blood clotting.

  • Understand the significance of selecting appropriate tubes and additives for various blood test types.
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