these tubes are used in those tests where serum used.
when blood clot, serum is obtained after the centrifugation.
The tubes used for fasting glucose is the SST tubes. The tubes are clear in color. The stoppers for the tubes are gold and red gray in color. The tubes contain a gel inside for separating the blood.
sst You would use the plan red top tube or serum obtaining tubes. Those could be red or red/gold an so on.
Not all of them are. Red top plastic tubes contain a coagulant and are used for serology. Red top glass tubes contain no additives and are used for various tests that require blood that has not been adulterated in any way.
lavender top tube
these are used in those tests where clotted blood is used.There are several types of tubes and tests that can be run, too numerous to narrow down.On the label, on each tube, it will tell you what additive is in the tube. The doctors order is the only way of knowing what test was ordered.
green top tubes are used for blood culture and cd4 and cd8 count etc.
The tubes used for fasting glucose is the SST tubes. The tubes are clear in color. The stoppers for the tubes are gold and red gray in color. The tubes contain a gel inside for separating the blood.
sst You would use the plan red top tube or serum obtaining tubes. Those could be red or red/gold an so on.
Blue, Gold and Lavender
Not all of them are. Red top plastic tubes contain a coagulant and are used for serology. Red top glass tubes contain no additives and are used for various tests that require blood that has not been adulterated in any way.
lavender top tube
these are used in those tests where clotted blood is used.There are several types of tubes and tests that can be run, too numerous to narrow down.On the label, on each tube, it will tell you what additive is in the tube. The doctors order is the only way of knowing what test was ordered.
light blue top tube
It is the wooden frame with holes in the top, most hold about 4-7 test tubes.
gold top
Lavender top tubes are used for HCT testing.
gold