NHA CCMA Exam Prep 80, Order of Draw Tube Colors and Additives

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The correct CLSI-aligned order of draw is Blood Cultures, Light Blue, Serum (Red/Gold), Green, Lavender/Pink, and Gray. - Additive cross-contamination is the primary reason for the specific draw order, and exam questions often test the consequences of an incorrect sequence. - EDTA from lavender tubes can falsely decrease calcium a...