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Phlebotomy Certification Practice Test
Orders & Equipment Selection
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What type of tube contains an inert gel that separates blood cells from serum?
A
SST
B
SPS
C
STAT
D
EDTA
Serum-separating tubes, also known as serum separator tubes or SSTs, contain a special gel that separates blood cells from serum, as well as particles to cause blood to clot quickly. The blood sample may then be centrifuged, allowing the clear serum to be removed for testing.
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