Is a comet blood test the same as cmp
A tiger top or Gold top. also known as SST.
gold
Green top tube ( lithium or sodium heparin) for plasma CMP; or Red top/SST for CMP, serum
It depends on the type of analyzer being used at the facility that is running the test. Some analyzers require serum, in which case you will use an SST(marble) or red top. If it requires plasma, then you will use a green top(heparin) tube.
Is a comet blood test the same as cmp
A tiger top or Gold top. also known as SST.
gold
complete metbolic profile
Green top tube ( lithium or sodium heparin) for plasma CMP; or Red top/SST for CMP, serum
marble top/golden rod
CMP usually means 'Comprehensive Metabolic Panel' and includes electrolytes and various chemical tests. Best if fasting due to the blood glucose test that is usually included.
CBC and ESR can be run off of a EDTA tube. CMP and VANC may require two separate tubes depending on hospital policy. CMP is usually run off of a green top (Lithium Heparin) tube and I'm not sure on the VANC tube.
It depends on the type of analyzer being used at the facility that is running the test. Some analyzers require serum, in which case you will use an SST(marble) or red top. If it requires plasma, then you will use a green top(heparin) tube.
It depends on the type of analyzer being used at the facility that is running the test. Some analyzers require serum, in which case you will use an SST(marble) or red top. If it requires plasma, then you will use a green top(heparin) tube.
fasting blood test means to take sample empty stomach. however a little water can be taken.
YES