serum separator tube
Medical term Phlebotomy
A gold or red-gray (tiger top) tube with clot activator and a gel that separates serum from cells during centrifugation.
Related terms
- clot activatorA tube additive that speeds clotting so serum can be separated; it can interfere with coagulation tests.
- serumThe liquid left after blood clots; plasma without clotting factors.
- median cubital veinThe superficial vein in the antecubital area linking the cephalic and basilic veins; a frequent venipuncture…
- order of drawThe CLSI sequence for filling blood tubes so additives do not carry over: blood cultures, light blue…
- phlebotomyThe practice of drawing blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing.
- plasmaThe liquid part of blood, mostly water, that carries blood cells and dissolved substances.
- sodium citrateThe anticoagulant in light blue tubes, used for coagulation tests such as PT/INR; the tube must be filled to…
- tourniquetA band tied around the arm to slow venous blood flow so veins are easier to find and puncture.
- vasovagal reactionA reaction with pallor, sweating, dizziness, nausea and sometimes fainting, which can occur during blood…
- venipuncturePuncturing a vein with a needle to collect blood.
Study Phlebotomy