yellow
sst yellow cap tube or lithium heparin tube
A lavender-top tube should be used to collect a fasting prolactin level sample.
The recommended blood draw tube for Prolactin is typically Lavender, which contains the anticoagulant EDTA. This type of tube is used to prevent the blood from clotting, enabling accurate Prolactin testing. Always follow your healthcare provider's specific instructions for blood sample collection.
A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
The color of the tube that is most often used for hematology CBC tests are
The color of the tube that is most often used for hematology CBC tests are
A clear or colorless test tube is typically used when performing a sodium test to accurately observe the color changes in the solution. If a colored test tube is used, it may interfere with the interpretation of the results.
A gold or yellow test tube is commonly used for ferritin testing.
red
grey
Green tube
The color tube that may be used for a lipid panel test is typically a red or gold/tiger top tube. However, it's essential to check the specific requirements of the laboratory where the test will be conducted, as tube color conventions can vary.