Either an SST or Red-top tube.
An HIV test is done in either an SST or red-top tube. It is NOT done in a royal blue tube. An HIV test submitted in a royal blue tube will be rejected.
The tube commonly used for HIV testing is a lavender-top tube, which contains the anticoagulant additive EDTA. This additive helps to preserve the blood sample and prevent clotting during transportation and processing.
The tube top color for an acid phosphatase blood test is lavender.
Hepatitis; HIV viral load
red top
lavender top
There is no specific color requirement for a tube top to collect the QuantiFERON TB test sample. Any color of tube top can be used as long as it is compatible with the test procedures and materials. It is important to follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory where the test is being conducted.
red
A lavender or purple-topped tube is typically used for collecting a sample for HIV testing.
A PSA test is typically collected in a lavender-top tube, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA.
The test tube top used for troponin testing is typically red or gold. This color coding helps to easily identify the specific test being performed.
The color of the test tube for A1C testing can vary, but it is commonly purple or lavender in color. This color helps to indicate the specific type of test being performed.