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For an albumin test, the recommended blood tube is a red-top tube or a serum separator tube (SST) as it does not contain any anticoagulant, which is necessary for the accurate measurement of albumin levels.
A red-top tube is commonly used for albumin testing.
The gold or SST (serum separator tube) tube is typically used for prealbumin testing.
can protein (albumin) diffuse out of a dialysis tube and why
Blood for an albumin test is usually drawn in a red or gold-top tube, which contains a clot activator and serum separator gel. This allows the blood to clot and separate the serum, which is then used for the albumin test.
There isn't a specific color of tube designated for drawing blood for albumin testing. However, a common choice is a red-top tube because it does not contain any anticoagulants or additives that could interfere with the test. Always follow the specific collection protocol provided by the laboratory.
Albumin is typically tested using a plain red-top tube without any anticoagulant. However, it is always best to follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory or healthcare provider conducting the test.
The blood tube for prealbumin testing is typically lavender or purple. These tubes contain the anticoagulant EDTA, which helps preserve the sample for testing.
Albumin appears colorless.
I would use the semi-colored tube.
green
a lavender top tube