The yellow evacuated tubes are for blood cultures.
The color of test tube typically used for blood cultures is a yellow tube with an SPS (sodium polyanetholsulfonate) additive. This additive helps prevent the blood sample from clotting and maintains the viability of microorganisms in the sample for culture.
Blood cultures are typically drawn in yellow or gold-top tubes, which contain a special additive that prevents clotting and supports bacterial growth for culture testing. It's essential to follow the specific protocol and use the correct color tube to ensure accurate results and prevent contamination.
What color tube for blood draw for metal
The recommended color tube for drawing an A1C blood test is lavender.
SST tube (yellow color)
The tube top color for an acid phosphatase blood test is lavender.
blue tube
The color of blood tube commonly used for HIV testing is lavender or purple. This tube contains the anticoagulant EDTA which helps preserve the blood sample prior to testing for HIV.
pink rubber top testube for blood grouping
The color of the top tube for HgA1C blood test is lavender. This type of tube contains EDTA as an anticoagulant additive to prevent blood coagulation.
A citrate tube used for blood drawing is usually light blue in color. This tube contains sodium citrate, which is an anticoagulant used for coagulation studies.
The tube for collecting blood for Beta HCG testing is typically a plain red-top tube.